Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam

BBC Education Monday 12 October 2026, 21:58 UTC 1 min read

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Romi Loffler is battling to take her history exam with reasonable adjustments allowing for her condition.

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Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam

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Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam

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