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Summer Exams 2020 & National Contingency Day
The Summer 2020 exam period will run from 11 May 2020 to 24 June 2020 (see below for timetable).
Wednesday 24 June 2020 is a National Contingency Day allocated by all exam boards and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). Candidates must ensure they remain available up to and including the 24th in case any exam has to be rescheduled e.g. in the event of a national emergency.
Wednesday 24 June 2020 is a National Contingency Day allocated by all exam boards and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). Candidates must ensure they remain available up to and including the 24th in case any exam has to be rescheduled e.g. in the event of a national emergency.
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Exam Results Issue: Summer 2020
The following arrangements are in place to issue exam results to students:
- Year 13: collect results from the Winter Gardens 8.00am–10.00am on Thursday 13 August 2020
- Year 12: collect results from the Winter Gardens 9.00am–10.00am on Thursday 13 August 2020
- Year 11: collect results from the Winter Gardens 9.00am–10.30am on Thursday 20 August 2020
If you are unable to collect results at that time then please complete an alternative issue of exam results form (see above in Useful Forms) and ensure that it is handed in to the Exams Office no later than Wednesday 24 June 2020. If your form is received after this date, there is no guarantee that results can be issued on day of release. Forms will also be available from outside the Exams Office.
If you are nominating someone to collect results on your behalf, please ensure that they bring photographic ID as results will not be issued without this.
Supporting Your Child During Exam Time (Young Minds)
Young Minds have launched advice for parents about supporting their children.
Tips include:
- Encourage your child to take revision breaks and find a balance between studying and doing things they find enjoyable and relaxing.
- Make sure they are eating and drinking at regular intervals.
- Reassure them – reinforce that you are and will be proud of them no matter what happens.
- Remain positive and hopeful!
- Let them know their feelings are valid and normal, but also offer support and solutions where possible.
- Anxiety is often worst at night and this means it is useful to encourage good bedtime routine
You can find out more here: https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-exam-time/
Information for Exam Candidates
- Information for candidates: privacy notice (PDF)
- Information for candidates: written examinations (PDF)
- Information for candidates: non-exam assessments (PDF)
- Information for candidates: coursework (PDF)
- Information for candidates: on-screen tests (PDF)
- Information for candidates: social media (PDF)
The Essentials
- You will have received your statement of entry and exam timetable, please check them carefully. If there are any errors, contact the exams office. For changes of tier check with the subject concerned.
- Prior to the start of the exam period you will receive a rooming timetable showing all the exams. You will have to identify your own exams to find out their location.
- School exams start at 9:15am for the morning session and 1:15pm for the afternoon session. You should be in school at least 20 minutes before the start of the exam.
- You should be in school uniform for the exams.
- You should make sure that you only take into the exam the permitted equipment i.e. black pens, calculators if permitted for that exam. All equipment must be in a clear case or clear plastic bag.
- You are not allowed mobile phones, MP3/MP4 players etc. in the exam room. They must be handed in before the start of the exam. Failure to do so can mean the loss of that exam result. Where possible, leave them at home.
- You are not allowed to bring digital watches into the exam room, only analogue watches which need to be placed on your exam desk.
- You are not allowed to take sweets into the exam room. Only a small bottle of still water is allowed in the exam room and the label must be removed. Any calculator lids must also be removed. Packets of tissues are not allowed in the exam room. Should you need a tissue during the exam the invigilators will be able to provide you with one.
- Please remember it is your responsibility to check when and where your exam is.
- You need to remember your candidate number for all your exams. This can be found on your statement of entry and on the seating plan outside the exam room.
- Students may also wish to download the Exam Check List (PDF).
In the Event of an Unplanned School Closure during External Examinations
If the school is closed to students due to severe weather conditions during an external examination period, information will be provided on a daily basis on the school website, by messages sent via Schoolcomms and on Facebook/Twitter.