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CIPD Level 7 - failed essays and ADHD diagnosis

Daniel

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.

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  • I think the real issue here is what are your employers expectations of people on its graduate program. If they are looking for fast track individuals to accelerate into middle level HR jobs then I can see the logic of their approach (although I don't agree its entirely sensible).

    Therefore whilst switching from L7 to L5 "might" be in your best long term interests to enable you to change the pace and intensity of your studying, I can see why it might not be in the interest of your employer and the investment they have made in a graduate program.

    If the above assumptions are true its then a debate / question as to if this is long term the right scheme for you and following that what level you should be studying at.

    However I do agree with others that with support "most" graduates with a decent degree can get through and pass a L7 qualification. Whilst its pitched theoretically at masters level equivalent I know many people who just don't see this in reality. What coping strategies did you use to get through your English degree and would these be useful now? Just because you were diagnosed didn't mean you were any different without a label.
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  • I think the real issue here is what are your employers expectations of people on its graduate program. If they are looking for fast track individuals to accelerate into middle level HR jobs then I can see the logic of their approach (although I don't agree its entirely sensible).

    Therefore whilst switching from L7 to L5 "might" be in your best long term interests to enable you to change the pace and intensity of your studying, I can see why it might not be in the interest of your employer and the investment they have made in a graduate program.

    If the above assumptions are true its then a debate / question as to if this is long term the right scheme for you and following that what level you should be studying at.

    However I do agree with others that with support "most" graduates with a decent degree can get through and pass a L7 qualification. Whilst its pitched theoretically at masters level equivalent I know many people who just don't see this in reality. What coping strategies did you use to get through your English degree and would these be useful now? Just because you were diagnosed didn't mean you were any different without a label.
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