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• What is a PEC?
• Are PECs the only form of support available if I run into difficulties with my studies?
• How do I send in a PEC application?
• Is there any guidance on how to write a good PEC statement for my application?
• I have heard of ‘Self-Certification’ mentioned with PECs, what is this?
• How often can I ‘Self-Certify’ and is there any conditions?
• Do I need to attach supporting documents?
• Can I use photographs to support my application?
• Can my Personal Tutor or a Module Leader provide evidence on my behalf?
• Is there a deadline for sending in a PEC?
• What if I am late in handing in a PEC application?
• Can a ’technical issue preventing my Canvas submission’ be a valid circumstance for a PEC application?
• I am waiting for additional evidence before handing in my PEC application, what should I do?
• I have a non-English document, can I use it as evidence?
• I have completed my assignment late, but I am waiting for a response about my PEC application before handing my assignment in, what should I do?
• I have put in a request for an extension to a new submission date, which is now approaching, and I have not heard back with an outcome. What do I do?
• Should I not submit an assignment if I run into personal difficulties?
• Is a module assignment extension the only adjustment available to me?
• I have a Student Support Plan (SSP) that states ‘reasonable extensions… should be considered’, how do I ask for this?
• I have a Student Support Plan (SSP) that states ‘reasonable extensions…’, can I ask for more than a 2-week extension?
• I have a personal Support-to-Study (StS) schedule or action plan agreed with my Personal Tutor (or DPD), can I use this as evidence for a PEC application?
• Is there more PEC guidance available?