All candidates receive a statement of entry from school (by March the latest) indicating the subjects they are being entered for and the levels of entry, where applicable. Please check that these are correct. Some subjects only have one tier of entry; some have Foundation & Higher tiers. Students must check everything on their statements of entry very carefully. Particularly check that all personal details (date of birth, spelling of names which must be their LEGAL forename and surname) are accurate as these will appear on certificates, and it may be difficult to change them once certificates are awarded.
Full school uniform must be worn by all students attending school for examinations.
Once inside the exam room, exam board rules state that candidates must be silent. If there is any communication between any candidates, it will be assumed that cheating is taking place and this will be treated accordingly. Candidates must not talk until they have left the examination room.
Examination regulations are very strict regarding items that may be taken into the examination room. If candidates break these rules, they may be disqualified from the examination.
Candidates are not permitted any web-enabled sources of information such as tablets, mobile phones, MP3 players or smartwatches in the examination room. Ideally, these devices should be left at home. However, if this is not possible, they must be switched off and be stored in students’ bags or be handed-in for safe keeping.
If a mobile phone (or any other type of electronic communication or storage device) is found in their possession during an examination (even if it is turned off) it will be taken from the candidate and a report made to the appropriate exam board. No exceptions can be made, and the school cannot be held responsible for accidental damage.
Food is not permitted in the examination room, although water is allowed provided it is in a small, clear (not coloured or tinted) plastic bottle with the label removed. Filter and infusion bottles are not allowed.
Under no circumstances are bags or coats allowed into the examination room. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for personal belongings and would recommend that valuables are not brought into school.
Candidates must listen carefully to instructions and notices read out by the invigilators – there may be amendments to the exam paper that they need to know about.
Candidates must check they have the correct question paper – check the subject, paper and tier of entry. Candidates must not start writing until told to do so by the invigilator. All instructions should be carefully read and answers numbered clearly.
Candidates will not be allowed to leave an examination early. If they have finished the paper they are advised to use the remaining time to check over their answers and ensure they have completed their details correctly.
Candidates must check that they have completed the front of their answer books (and any supplementary sheets) with their candidate number, legal forename and legal surname.
Question papers, answer documents and additional paper must NOT be taken from the examination room.
Evacuation during an Exam
If the fire alarm sounds during an examination, the invigilators will tell candidates what to do. They should not panic. If the room has to be evacuated, candidates will be asked to leave in silence in the order instructed. Everything must be left on the desk. During this period of evacuation, examination regulations still apply, and candidates must not communicate with other candidates or any other person. They will be escorted to a designated assembly point. On return to the examination room, candidates must not start writing until the invigilator tells them to. Candidates will be allowed the full working time for the examination and a report will be sent to the exam board detailing the incident.
Reporting an absence during Examinations
Please report any student absence by calling our attendance team on 01908 341793 or email attendance@miltonkeynesacademy.org.uk
Please keep your examination certificates in a safe place. They are often required for employment opportunities, applications to universities etc., in the future. Obtaining replacements from exam boards can be a lengthy and expensive process. Please be advised we are only legally required to hold certificates for 12 months. After this date, certificates may be destroyed. It is very important that you collect your certificates when they are available.
Students are required to collect their certificates in person. If this is not possible, a friend or family member may collect them on their behalf, but only with signed written permission to do so.
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