The stage of the cycle when exams take place, when exam preparation is complete and the conducting of exams is the primary focus
Guides, checklists and templates
These are annually reviewed/updated and published each September-October
Managing exam days
- A GUIDE TO MANAGING EXAM TIME
Highlights some of the key areas that need to be considered at exam time
- A GUIDE TO DEALING WITH CANDIDATE ABSENCE
Highlights some of the key points to be considered when dealing with candidate absence from examinations/assessments
- EXAM ROOM INCIDENT LOG TEMPLATE
Provides a way of logging any irregularities/unplanned for incidents, that may happen in the exam room, at the point of occurrence
- EXAM DAY CHECKLIST TEMPLATE
Provides a reminder of key tasks to be undertaken each exam day and pointers on how to deal with unplanned events (what to do in the event of) that may arise on a daily basis
- EXAM ROOM CHECKLIST TEMPLATE
Provides an example checklist to help ensure each exam room is set up in a standard way and in accordance with JCQ requirements
- EXAM BOX CHECKLIST TEMPLATE
Provides an example checklist to help ensure a standard set of centre-provided exam materials are available in every exam room
- EXAM SCRIPTS CHECKLIST TEMPLATEÂ
Provides an example checklist to evidence checks/to confirm required tasks have been undertaken when collecting and/or packing scripts
- SPECIAL CONSIDERATION: APPROPRIATE EVIDENCE FORM TEMPLATEÂ
Provides a means of recording appropriate evidence signed by a member of the senior leadership team, to support an application for special consideration
- SUMMER EXAMS WEEKLY REPORT FORM TEMPLATEÂ
(Published each April) Provides a format to briefly record issues as they may arise that impact on the smooth running of the daily exam timetable or impact on the time management of the exams officer
- SUSPECTED MALPRACTICE: CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION FORM TEMPLATE
Provides a way of notifying a candidate that an alleged, suspected or actual report of malpractice is being made against them
QUICK LINKS to other documents and resources useful to support exam time:
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