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Examination regulations

Regulations governing examination arrangements are contained in the Instructions for conducting examinations (published by the JCQ on behalf of the awarding bodies) and within the admin guides.

  • JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations

Contingency planning

All centres must have an examination contingency plan/examinations policy on file for inspection. The Joint contingency plan in the event of widespread disruption to the examination system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is a good starting point.

  • Joint contingency plan

Timetable clashes

OCR exam timetables are available on our timetables page. For guidance on how to manage timetable clashes, please refer to the JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations.

Many variations can be managed by centres providing that appropriate supervision is maintained and all guidelines are followed. For unplanned situations or circumstances not outlined in the JCQ Instructions, a separate application form must be completed for each timetable variation:

  • Application for a timetable variation and confidentiality declaration for overnight supervision
  • JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations

Malpractice

Read our malpractice page for more information on making an allegation and whistleblowing. You can also find more information and guidance on malpractice on the JCQ website.

  • JCQ Suspected malpractice in examinations and assessments

Centre inspection

Please use the JCQ Centre Admin Portal (CAP) Alternative site form to let the JCQ Centre Inspection Service team know if you will be conducting exams at a different site. To access the form, log into Interchange, hover over ‘Access arrangements’ and then click on ‘Access arrangements’ in the left-hand menu.

Invigilation

You can find details about invigilation arrangements in schools and colleges in the JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations.

  • JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations

Very late arrivals

Please use the JCQ Centre Admin Portal (CAP) Very late arrival form to report a candidate admitted very late to the examination room. To access the form, log into Interchange, hover over ‘Access arrangements’ and then click on ‘Access arrangements’ in the left-hand menu. More information about very late arrivals is available in the JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations.

  • JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations
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