New Ofqual guidance says supervised rest breaks 'often more effective and appropriate' than extra exam timeNew Ofqual guidance says supervised rest breaks 'often more effective and appropriate' than extra exam timeSchools have been warned that they must “trial and exhaust” supervised rest breaks for pupils who need additional help to complete exams before applying for 25 per cent additional time. The government intervened after data showed that 42 per cent of private school pupils had access arrangements, compared to just 27 per cent of pupils in state schools. However, the exams regulator pulled its analysis in July – saying the data had been “significantly overstated” for a decade. ‘Right candidates awarded right arrangements’However, the new guidance warns schools against over-applying for 25 per cent extra time. “This was to make sure that schools and colleges are not awarding 25 per cent extra time when it may not be appropriate to a candidate,” the spokesperson said.