Changes to evidence requirements for Special Examination Arrangements
Principals/directors, VCE coordinators and VASS administrators
The VCAA has streamlined the evidence requirements for Special Examination Arrangements applications.
From 2023, schools will only be required to provide school-based evidence, outlining:
- the student’s condition (disability, illness, long-term injury or ongoing personal circumstance), including medical and educational history of the functional impact on learning and assessments
- history of provisions approved and used by the student over the period of the condition
- evidence used to make decisions, such as health professional or teacher observations
Decisions on Special Examination Arrangements applications will be based on strength and completeness of evidence of existing modifications made by the school in classroom learning and school-based assessments.
Schools may also provide any additional evidence to support an application.
For more information, go to
Special examination arrangements for VCE external assessments.
How to apply
Schools can submit applications for Special Examination Arrangements for 2023 VCE external assessments using Special Provision Online (SPO).
Applications for students with known conditions should be submitted by 6 April.
SPO is accessed via VASS from the following menu: SPECIAL PROVISION > Special Examination Arrangements > Special Examination Arrangements Application.
Applying previously approved Special Examination Arrangements to 2023 external assessments
In defined circumstances, schools can request that previously approved Special Examination Arrangements be approved for a student’s 2023 VCE external assessments.
An ‘Application to apply previously approved provisions’ is available from VASS Downloads. Refer to the Appendix for important information outlining when this form can be used.
Applications for previously approved provisions should also be submitted by 6 April.
Support materials
The following documents are available on SPO and on VASS (SYSTEM ADMIN > Downloads) to assist schools with collecting and providing the necessary evidence for Special Examination Arrangements applications:
- Special Provision –
2023 Evidence checklist - Special Provision – 2023 Student consent
- Special Provision – 2023 School-based evidence form
- Special Provision – 2023 Health professional statement
- Special Provision – 2023 Application to apply previously approved provisions
SPO user guides are also available to download from both SPO and VASS.
Action
Principals/directors, please share this information with the relevant staff.
Critical dates
6 April – last day to submit Special Examination Arrangements applications for chronic and known conditions and for previously approved provisions
Additional
Details about upcoming webinars covering the changes to evidence requirements for applications for Special Examination Arrangements will be communicated via Notice to Schools shortly.
Go to
VCAA Special Provision.
Special Provision
tel.: 1800 205 455
email:
vcaa.special.provision@education.vic.gov.au