GCSE Music Component 1: guidance for supporting learners with extra time

In preparation for the GCSE Music Component 1: understanding music (8271/W) exam on Monday 17 June, we've helpful guidance for supporting GCSE learners with extra time.

Please be advised that for GCSE, AS and A-level qualifications, schools and colleges will need to submit an application for extra time using the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) Access Arrangements Online prior to the learner’s first exam.

Once the approval has been agreed, it is at the school or college’s discretion how the extra time is divided dependent on the individual learner’s requirements.

The extra time can be used in the way that is best for the learner and the time can be allocated at any time throughout the GCSE Music exam, for example, applied across both Section A and B or solely to Section A or B.

The table below provides an example of how 25% extra time can be applied to both Section A and B with one minute of extra time after each of the eight questions.