An image of the top section of the 'How does it work?' info graphic, including the title, a cartoon figure with question marks above its head, the words PEC in HCA, followed by a short explanation of what a PEC is.

Supporting students through Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) via tailored infographic

John Holton, Director of Education in HCA explains how student demand for clarity on navigating the PEC process led him to develop a bespoke, student-facing infographic, re-packaging important information and key take-aways in an engaging and easy to understand format, resulting in a reduction in student anxiety, increasing confidence in the process, and reducing workload for staff responding to queries.