Hi all,

First time poster, long time reader :)

I have been studying my CIPD Level 7 HR for almost a year now. I joined my organisation through a graduate scheme and have no prior experience in HR.

I've really been enjoying the course and complete all the reading and seminar work. At the end of last year we had our first two written assignments. While I found them a challenge, I gave them both my all and was confident in passing.

Sadly, I (badly) failed both and am now re-submitting them. I was the only member of my class that failed.This was a huge knock to my confidence - so bad, in fact, I went for a learning difficulty assessment and was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD aged 25!

I'm concerned that due to my late diagnosis and two prior failed assessments that I am just not cut out for level 7. I have three questions I was hoping I could get some advice on;

1) What would happen if I failed these two assignments a second time?
2) What support could I get for my learning re. my ADHD diagnosis?
3) Is there any precedent around being moved down from a Level 7 to a Level 5?

I have contacted my tutors and MOL about the above and have received very little help - I was offered a laptop during future exams (which I doubt will be helpful) and was told (in a round about way) that if I fail then that is the limit of my ability and nothing more can be done. I feel very isolated and worried - I am concerned that I will be asked to leave my graduate scheme if I fail my CIPD.

Thanks in advance.