Extension of the England Netball INTO Officiating Award due to covid-19
To ensure a consistent approach, EN have adopted the directive on extensions to awards and written assessments as outlined by Europe Netball
Attended an INTO course and not applied for INTO practical assessment
Ordinarily learners have 2 years from the date they attended an INTO course in which to take their practical assessment. 22 months should be added to any expiry date related to course attendance. For example, a course attendance expiry of 30th April 2020, will now be extended to 28th February 2022.
Application for INTO practical assessment
All applications for practical assessment that have already been submitted to a county organiser will remain valid. From the 1st September 2021, organisers will be required to arrange the INTO assessment within 6 months (currently 1 month) pending review.
Validity of INTO award
The INTO award is currently valid for 4 years. Any expiry date that falls between the period 16th March 2020 and 31 August 2021 will be extended by 22 months. For example, an INTO qualification expiry of 30th April 2020 will not be extended to 28th February 2022.
Assessments on the Modified Game
Europe Netball have advised that it is not possible to assess learners for their C, B and A award pre or final practical assessments on the modified game. Also note that for the same reasons outlined above and for purposes of consistency, assessments for the Into Officiating Award will not be permitted on the modified game.