2021/22 

The subject matter experts at The Exams Office are producing a series of exam-related articles for the 2020/21 academic year, focusing upon leading edge practice, hints, tips and guidance

The next article will be published in September 2021

2020/21 

 August 2021
 Examinations in 2022
 July 2021 Sharing examination information with students, and examination results with parents and third parties
 June 2021 Awarding in 2021 – Summer term key tasks and timelines
 May 2021
 The importance of creating accurate, up-to-date, exams-related centre policies
 April 2021 A guide to grading and awarding in Summer 2021 – GCSE, GCE, Project Qualifications and Advanced Extension Awards in maths
  A guide to grading and awarding in Summer 2021 – Vocational and Technical Qualifications
March 2021 Exams Officer 2020 survey – summary and outcomes
  Grading and awarding in 2021 – Decisions on how GCSE, AS and A level grades will be determined and the awarding of VTQs and other general qualifications
February 2021 Should an exams officer act as an invigilator?
January 2021 Allocating separate invigilation and separate accommodation within your centre
December 2020 New exams officers: A guide to starting your new role
November 2020 How prepared is your centre for the summer 2021 exams series?
October 2020 Exams during the 2020/2021 academic year – Questions for the DfE and replies – last updated 3 October
October 2020 Ten areas for consideration when conducting examinations during the 2020/2021 academic year and A checklist for conducting exams during the 2020/2021 academic year
September 2020 The Exams Office contribution to the summer 2020 awarding process and looking ahead to the 2020/21 academic year

 

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