Yes Brian your right, not all children are suited by exams, but I still think they are better than competitions. I wish your son well with his results. you will probably find he,s passed, most examiners are quite sympathetic, and it sounds like only a small section of the exam.in fact I will bet you hes passed and in six months time willhave put the experience behind him . I remember seeing Elvis Presley forget the words to Are You Lonesome Tonight, he said I must have sung this a million times, and laughed, that was the first time I really liked him. regards to all.