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It explains the core principle that marks reward demonstrated quality of written communication, applying mark schemes through a best-fit approach with adjustments based on a completed scribe cover sheet (form 2). 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For full details, please see JCQ’s access document which is updated each academic year. Centres are advised to consider all the options available and to develop a ‘normal way of working’ (which may be different for reading and writing questions on GCSE English Language) throughout the two-year course.  \nThe main principle is that students are rewarded for the aspects of the quality of written communication that they have demonstrated themselves.  \nMark schemes are applied using the ‘best fit approach’. Where a student has used a scribe, the examiner will select a level of the mark scheme using the ‘best fit approach’ and then make an adjustment according to the information given on the scribe cover sheet. There is no deduction of a discrete number of marks because of using of a scribe.  \nThis extract (p. 66 in March 2026 version) explains the position on the use of scribes:  \n‘5.7.8 In subjects where quality of written communication (QWC) is being assessed or where the candidate’s spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) is being assessed, a scribe will be allowed.  \nA scribe will be allowed in the written papers ofthe following subjects:  \n• GCSE English Language (includingthe Writing section);  \n• GCSE English Literature (…);  \n• Functional Skills English (including the Writing paper) .  \nHowever, where a scribe is used in an examination assessing spelling, punctuation and grammar, marks can only be awarded if the candidate can demonstrate that they have carried out the skills being assessed. ’  \nStudents using a scribe must be made aware of the different options and how these affect their access to marks. In most cases, students will dictate punctuation but not spelling. A student wishing to be rewarded for their punctuation and the structuring of their text must be instructed to dictate punctuation and paragraphing to their scribe.  \nWhere a scribe is used, the scribe completing the scribe cover sheet (form 2) specifies what the student has and has not done:  \nCentres must ensure that the scribe cover sheet is fully filled in andthat it is attached to the script, so that the examiner is aware of the conditions under which the paper was completed.  \nThe scribe cover sheet is obtained when applying for access arrangements on ‘Access Arrangements Online’which is accessed on Edexcel Online:  \nMark schemes are applied using the ‘best fit approach’. Where a student has used a scribe, the examiner will apply the ‘best fit approach’ and then make an adjustment according to the information given on the scribe cover sheet. Students are rewarded for the elements of AO6 that they have demonstrated. There is no deduction of a discrete number of marks as a result of the use of a scribe.  \nUse of a word processor  \nThe use of a word processor (permitted where it is the student’s normal way of working) with the spell check and grammar check disabled has no impact on marks for AO6 because for English examinations the spell and grammar checkers must be disabled where a word processor is not being used as part of access arrangements.  \nFor this purpose, please use the word processor cover sheet.  \nBilingual translation dictionaries  \nBilingual translation dictionary without extra time  \nA bilingual translation dictionary without extra time may not be used in GCSE English Language or Literature. Please see the guidance in the JCQ Instructions for conduction examinations document, section 14, which is updated each academic year.  \nBilingual translation dictionary with 25% extra time  \nPlease see section 5.15 of JCQ’s access arrangements.  \nAn online application for a bilingual dictionary with 25% extra time must only be applied for by the EAL Co-ordinator or the SENCo where all of the following exist:  \n• the candidate’s first language is not English, Irish or Welsh;  \n• the","cbCairXkcc0ZlriX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairXkcc0ZlriX","pdf",176735,"English","# Use of reader, scribe, and word processor\n## Main principle and best-fit mark scheme adjustments\n## Scribe rules and scribe cover sheet requirements\n## Use of a word processor (spell/grammar checks disabled)\n## Bilingual translation dictionary restrictions and 25% extra time criteria\n## 1EN0 GCSE English Language: scribe/human reader permissions and mark allocation","[{\"question\":\"How are marks affected when a scribe is used in GCSE English assessments?\",\"answer\":\"Mark schemes use the best-fit approach, selecting a level based on the candidate’s work and then adjusting according to information on the scribe cover sheet. 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