Certain pupils are entitled to Special Exam Arrangements if they have a specific learning difficulty which prevents them from demonstrating their true level of ability in exams.  These arrangements can only be put in place if there is clear evidence of a specific learning difficulty and arrangements must be verified by the Educational Psychologist.  There are very strict criteria, laid down by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, about eligibility for special arrangements.  These special arrangements range from extra time for an exam, use of a reader and/or scribe, referral to the Chief Examiner for pupils with spelling difficulties, use of a word processor or transcription of an exam paper before it is sent away to be marked.