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

2024/25 Articles

• September: NEW EXAMS OFFICERS: A GUIDE TO STARTING YOUR NEW ROLE
• October: A SUMMARY OF THE MAIN CHANGES WITHIN THE ICE DOCUMENT
• November: MANAGING SUPERVISED REST BREAKS
• December: TEN REASONS WHY AN EXAMS OFFICER SHOULD NOT INVIGILATE DURING AN EXAM SERIES
• January: MANAGING EXAMINATION ENTRIES AND AVOIDING/MINIMISING LATE ENTRY FEES
• February: BRIEFING CANDIDATES BEFORE AN EXAM SERIES
• March: EXAM CONTINGENCY PLANNING: COVERING THE ABSENCE OF YOUR EXAMS OFFICER
• April: FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE SUMMER EXAM SERIES
• May: RESULTS AND POST-RESULTS: EXAMS OFFICER ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• June: SPECIAL CONSIDERATION – WHAT, WHEN AND HOW
• June (joint article with the NAEO): KEY INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AND PARENTS/CARERS (Summer 2025 series)
• July: NOMINATING A SENIOR DESIGNATED CONTACT(S)

National Association of Examinations Officers (NAEO)

The NAEO also produces a range of articles which are relevant to the exams officer role.

2024/25 Exams Articles

• September: The reasons why every exams officer should have access to an effective professional development programme for the 2024/2025 academic year
• October: The School Support Staff Negotiation Board (SSSNB)
• November: The role and responsibilities of the exams officer in the management, administration and facilitation/conducting of access arrangements
• December: Factors to highlight when negotiating a salary review
• January: Appointing an exams assistant
• February: Cyber security – centre and staff responsibilities
• March: Exam contingency planning: Finding an alternative site
• April: Sharing examination information/results with third parties (including parents)
• May: Preparing for a JCQ centre inspection
• June: Key information for candidates and parents/carers
• July: Initial feedback from the summer exam series

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