How to make an Out of Time Request

What is an Out of Time Request?

An Out of Time Request is a formal submission required if you miss the deadline for a First Stage Appeal or a Final Stage Appeal. Appeals submitted outside of the set time limits will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

The appeal deadlines are:

  • First Stage Appeal: 16:00 GMT on the tenth working day after the results are released.
  • Final Stage Appeal: Within 20 working days after the date of your first stage appeal outcome.

How to submit a 'Request'

If you miss the deadline for your First or Final Stage appeal, you must submit a Request by email to equality.quality@sqe.sra.org.uk. The Request must:

  • Detail the exceptional circumstances for the late submission.
  • Detail why the Request has been made at the earliest opportunity.
  • Include relevant independent written evidence to substantiate your circumstances.

A charge of £150 will be made for a Request to submit an appeal out of time (para 10.4).


Review Panel

A Review Panel will meet and determine whether there are exceptional circumstances, substantiated by any relevant independent evidence, why the appeal could not be submitted by the relevant deadline and that the Request has been made at the earliest opportunity.

The review Panel will meet within 20 working days of the submission of the completed Request.


Request outcomes

If your Request is Accepted, you must proceed with your appeal within 10 working days of receiving the outcome. To do so, you need to:

  • Submit the Appeal Form: Complete the First/Final Stage Appeal Form, available in the 'Candidates Request Forms' section of your SQE account.
  • Include Supporting Evidence: Ensure all relevant supporting evidence is submitted along with your completed form.
  • Pay the Remaining Fee: Pay the remaining balance of the First/Final Stage Appeal fee, which is either £200 or £700.

If your Request is rejected, this decision is final.

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