If you have a specific learning difficulty (SpLD), you can choose to use a coloured sticker on your written course test and examination scripts.  This will preserve your anonymity but will alert markers to the fact that the script has been produced by someone with a SpLD.  Markers will then be expected to mark the papers in accordance with approved guidelines.  These emphasise the importance of marking for content and not penalising unduly for errors of grammar and spelling where the meaning is clear.  The exception will be where correct grammar and spelling are a learning outcome of the unit (e.g. in linguistics).  In such cases, this should be made clear to students in advance.

The use of stickers is optional and is in addition to any individual examination arrangements which have been agreed such as extra time.  You do not have to have applied for individual examination arrangements to use stickers.

To qualify for stickers you must have provided acceptable evidence of one of the following SpLDs:

• Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia
• Dysgraphia
• Dyspraxia
• Attention deficit order or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD)
• Asperger Syndrome

Stickers can be obtained from Ian Mortimer in the Dean of Students' Office.  You must apply in person in good time before the day of your first examination.  You will be given a sheet of 8 stickers in the first instance but more will be issued as necessary.  When you apply, the system will be explained to you and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.  You will be asked to sign a copy of the conditions of use and will be provided with a copy for your information.

You will be responsible for remembering to take your stickers to the course tests or examinations; replacements will not be available from invigilators.  If you lose your stickers, you should contact Ian as a matter of urgency (ian.mortimer@uea.ac.uk or tel 01603 592891).