Severe weather conditions - advice on January exams and JCQ statement

11 January 2010

Many exams office staff have fought their way into their centres over the last few days, despite the difficult weather conditions, to make sure that their students can take their exams this week. This is a clear demonstration of the commitment of the exam office community to deliver a professional service whatever the odds. Overcoming difficulties and making things happen - that is what the exams office community is so good at doing!

The JCQ has issued a statement to give guidelines to staff in exam offices for handling issues that might arise from examinations due to be held during the severe weather. the statement advises centres to continue with exams as scheduled where possible but outlines the options when this not possible.

The statement can be downloaded by clicking HERE

A published contingency plan for the examination system has been produced by OfQual and can be found by clicking HERE

The Awarding Bodies have also published advice on their websites for procedures in the event of students being unable to reach their exam centres.