Student Appeals Procedure

1. BRIDGWATER COLLEGE
ACADEMIC APPEALS
STAGE 1 - Student and Lecturer/Assessor
We aim to treat all students equitably in our handling of the assessment process. If you feel
that you do not agree with the assessment decision made by your lecturer/assessor, you must
explain the reasons for to the lecturer/assessor concerned, as soon as possible (preferably as
soon as you have received the assessment decision) and within three working days of receipt
of the assessment.
The lecturer/assessor will consider your case and provide an immediate response (within three
working days). This will involve a clear explanation of the assessment decision following a re-evaluation
of the evidence.
If you agree with the decision then an appeal need not proceed.
If you do not agree with the decision reached then you need to state that you want to take the
appeal to Stage 2 by informing your lecturer/assessor within 3 working days and complete the
Stage 2 Candidate Appeal Form.
STAGE 2 - Student/Lecturer/Programme Manager/Lead IV
The lecturer/assessor must forward all assessment records and the Stage 2 Appeal Form to
the Programme Manager/Lead Internal Verifier within 24 hours of the appeal being stated.
The Programme Manager/Lead Internal Verifier will reconsider the assessment decision by
evaluating the evidence and records; the lecturer’s rationale for the decision, the opinion of an
independent second assessor. The Programme Manager will complete Section 2 of the
Appeal Form and provide the candidate with the reconsidered decision within 5 working days
of receiving the appeal.
STAGE 3 - Appeals Panel
If you are not satisfied with the outcome it may be necessary for the Appeal to be brought
before a small Panel, consisting of at least one senior member of staff not previously involved.
The decision of the Appeals Panel is final.
The External Verifier cannot become involved in the Appeals process except in an advisory
capacity.
Updated September 2008 Page 1 of 2

2. BRIDGWATER COLLEGE
CANDIDATE APPEAL (STAGE 2)
AREA: ................................................................................................
SECTION: ................................................................................................
PROGRAMME TITLE: ................................................................................................
LEAD INTERNAL VERIFIER: ................................................................................................
NAME OF CANDIDATE: ................................................................................................
NAME OF LECTURER/ASSESSOR: ................................................................................................
SECTION 1: To be completed by the Lecturer and Candidate
UNIT(S) ASSESSED:
ASSESSMENT DETAILS:
CANDIDATE’S REASONS FOR MAKING APPEAL:
CANDIDATE’S
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
ASSESSOR’S
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
SECTION 2: To be completed by the Programme Manager/Lead Internal
Verifier
ASSESSOR’ DECISION:
DATE OF REPLY:
OUTCOME OF APPEAL:
Copy Distribution: (1) Student (3) Centre Co-ordinator
(2) Assessor/Lecturer (4) Head of Area
Updated September 2008 Page 2 of 2