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groups knowledge of English is likely to be virtually
universal; while in the occupational groups where it
is not, the proposed 50 points available will be very
important in sorting out the successful from the large
mass of otherwise equally qualified candidates.
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of Annex B
(iii) Special circumstances Page
sets out the proposals for the allocation of special circumstance points. Although some of the 150 points
under this heading will be used to recognise
outstanding individual merit, others will provide the
primary mechanism for resolving 'bunching' around the
pass mark.
Such points will be allocated according to the directions of the Steering Group acting in support
of the Governor, after they have examined a computer
'profile' of the candidates. They might, for example,
decide that in a particular category, additional points should be awarded for qualifications or experience, or
for particular age groups.
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