Examination Information 2025 – 2026

The Ferrers School conducts all its examinations in line with the guidance issued by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ – http://www.jcq.org.uk ).  The general guidance for conduct during examinations instructs candidates as follows:

Students should give particular attention to the Exam Regulations outlined below.

A. Regulations – Make sure you understand the rules

1. Be on time for all your exams. If you are late, your work might not be accepted.
2. Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the exam.
3. If you try to cheat, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects.
4. You must not take into the exam room: (a) notes; (b) an iPod, a mobile phone, a MP3/4 player or similar device, or a watch. Any pencil cases taken into the exam room must be see-through. Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification.
5. If you have a watch, the invigilator will ask you to hand it to them.
6. Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers.
7. Do not talk to or try to communicate with, or disturb other candidates once the exam has started.
8. You must not write inappropriate, obscene or offensive material.
9. If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the exam has finished, you will not be allowed to return.
10. Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the exam

Supporting Documents

Meridian Trust Exam Policy and Contingency Plan (appendix 9)

JCQ Rules and Regulations for Candidates