Reasonable Adjustments

A reasonable adjustment is an alteration to or consideration at an assessment that may help to reduce the effect of a physical or mental health condition which may place the candidate at a disadvantage compared to other candidates. Adjustments can only be made to the assessment process or method; adjustments cannot be made to the assessment criteria. Occupational competence is still required to be demonstrated.

You may request a reasonable adjustment on the grounds of a physical or intellectual impairment that could be long term or temporary.

Please read our full policy for further details before applying for a reasonable adjustment.

Application is via the Reasonable Adjustment Application Form along with appropriate supporting evidence. Provisions for reasonable adjustment are agreed prior to the assessment day. If you feel you may require a reasonable adjustment to your assessment, we recommend you apply for this as soon as possible prior to your assessment date.

The BHS cannot accept requests for a reasonable adjustment within two weeks of your assessment, or on the day of the assessment. This ensures sufficient time is given for consideration of the application and implementation of any adjustment agreed is fair and in place.

We ask that you submit your application form with appropriate supporting evidence. This may include, but is not limited to, a signed letter from a medical practitioner or learning support provider, a medical report or psychological assessment report, or a formal letter from the relevant disability/support group. Please provide detailed information on the application form to describe the adjustments you are requesting.

We will consider each application on an individual basis. During this time, we may contact you, your parent or guardian if you are under 18 years of age, your trainer, a professional disability organisation or your medical practitioner with your permission. This is so we can gather more information about your requirements and how we may be able to support you.

We will inform you of the outcome of your application. If we consider that there is insufficient appropriate evidence to make an informed decision, we may request further evidence or we may have to cancel or defer your assessment.

We do not keep any supporting evidence you may have sent us with your application on file after your assessment. Your supporting evidence will be disposed of confidentially. Please do not send us original copies of your supporting evidence as we cannot return these to you.

For reasonable adjustments granted, the information supplied by you, and our response, will be provided to your assessors and, if necessary, the assessment centre for their information. Any information you have sent us regarding your reasonable adjustment is confidentially destroyed three months following your assessment.

Your assessor will come and meet you at the specified time (this will be noted on your booking confirmation). They will run through the process of the day and will be able to answer any queries you may have. Your assessor may also confidentially discuss with you your reasonable adjustment prior to starting your assessment.

As each assessment has different requirements, we cannot transfer a reasonable adjustment between assessments or resits. Please submit a reasonable adjustment application form with supporting evidence for each assessment you will be taking where you wish to request an adjustment. This is to ensure we have the specific reasonable adjustment in place to support you.

Special consideration is a consideration to be given to a person who has temporarily experienced an illness, injury or emotional shock. Safety is paramount in equine and as a consequence we are not able to offer special consideration, however candidates may transfer to another assessment day or receive a refund providing sufficient evidence is submitted in line with our booking terms and conditions (see medical transfer or refund).

Please contact the Education team should you have any questions or queries regarding reasonable adjustments and special considerations for BHS Career Pathway assessments.