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Exceptional extenuating circumstances policy
This policy details the process which STP and HSST trainees can follow to apply for changes to their training programme, if exceptional extenuating circumstances arise.
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This policy applies to all trainees on the Scientist Training Programme (STP) and Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This policy provides a process through which trainees can apply for changes to their training programme if exceptional extenuating circumstances arise which could include:
- Additional time to complete the training
- Deferral of training
- Step off training
- Career break