charlie4dancin Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Morning I have just been reading the letter from RAD for dd vocational exam which is very shortly... She doesn't have photo ID as we in the process of renewing her passport Any ideas? Are the RAD really strict on this rule? Thanks Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 They are very strict - suggest emailing the exams department and explaining the situation. They are always very helpful. http://www.rad.org.uk/article_green.asp?id=237&realCat=302 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thanks spanner will do Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I think there is a way round it C4D. I can't remember exactly what it was as my DD did have her passport, but I'm sure when she got the paperwork for her Intermediate there was some alternative that involved the teacher having to verify id. If your teacher doesn't know, I'm sure RAD HQ will be able to help. When's the exam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Here we are...knew I wasn't dreaming! http://www.rad.org.uk/files/ART222_20120529%20-%20Identification%20of%20Candidates%20Policy.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Will have a word with her teacher thanks her exam is the 25th July!! Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Best of luck with the exam - I'm sure she'll do well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Exciting, C4D! Best of luck to your dd for the exam. :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thank you pups and spanner Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Do you have to have photo id if you are taking inter found or inter at your own dance school premises, or just if you go elsewhere? It's just that it hasn't been mentioned by dd's teacher at all, and dd's exam is next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Do check. they are very strict. Even my son who once had his nappy changed on the then major exams desk and considered the lovely ladies his "aunties" who gave him biscuits every Friday morning when I taught at headquarters and have since followed his progress- had to ask for id at his adv 2 exam! There was (or used to be) even one of his cv dance shots on a desk but rules are rules and no exceptions made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 HI CHARLIE4DANCIN I used a child bus pass it was free, it took 3 days to come. You need a passport photo, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Do check. they are very strict. Even my son who once had his nappy changed on the then major exams desk and considered the lovely ladies his "aunties" who gave him biscuits every Friday morning when I taught at headquarters and have since followed his progress- had to ask for id at his adv 2 exam! There was (or used to be) even one of his cv dance shots on a desk but rules are rules and no exceptions made. DD is taking her exam at her own dance school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thanks stardancer I will look in to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 DD is taking her exam at her own dance school. Yes but apparently photo id is still required at vocational level- a bit bizarre as the teacher knows her own students, but there you go. Your teacher should be able to help advise you and certainly do check options with the RAD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Nobody mentioned photo ID when my dd took her inter earlier in the year. Lil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) According to the link that I posted earlier in the thread, if the exam is at an Approved Examination Centre (which I think means teacher's own studio) then photo ID is not needed. It says" the Applicant agrees to ensure the identity of the candidate at the time of the examination." (I presume the Applicant is the teacher entering students for the exam) But for RAD Approved Venue Examinations " All candidates are required to show valid photographic identification when signing in on the day of the examination." So it looks as if photo ID is not required at teacher's own studios. Edited July 15, 2012 by Pups_mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thats really useful information, thankyou! We don't use our studios for vocational exams as we find that parents and students appreciate the higher standard required at this level if the exam is taken at Headquarters. (our nearest venue.) It helps makes the distinction between graded exams and vocational. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Dd's school takes Vocational exams at HQ. it certainly makes it more of an "occasion". :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballemum Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 My dd has just done I.f exam we took her oyster card and that was fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 My dd would have taken her exam at HQ, but since her teacher is having a big exam session anyway it makes sense this time for her to take it locally. Next time it will be in London I'm sure. Dd has already been there for workshops; I sent her on purpose so she would be familiar with the building! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 i was going to suggest the same as stardancer, most bus passes or the child permits have photos on and can be issued the same day if you DD doesn't have one already or you could use a passport, even one that is expired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 The photo ID form referred to by Pups_mum (I think it is available on the RAD website, maybe in a teachers' section?) is VERY simple to complete and you just stick a photo of your DD on it. You complete her name, DOB, exam level etc information and then her teacher signs it to confirm that the photo and details are those of her pupil, your DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Dd's exam at her dance school tomorrow - I think I'll slip her passport in my bag just in case... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 For your DD, taxi4ballet: Break a leg!x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Good luck to all your DDs and DSs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 For your DD, taxi4ballet: Break a leg!x Oh no, don't say that!!!!! She's already hurt herself falling backwards over the laundry basket yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Good luck from us too Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Hope the exam goes really well, taxi. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 She should be fine, as long as she can remember the allegro! She's never ever got it wrong before - until yesterdays exam practice!! We're off now... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I hope it went well for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thanks, yes she came out smiling, and said the free enchainement was a lot easier than she expected it to be, so fingers crossed - i suppose we will have to wait till the end of the holidays for her to get results though, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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