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AQA exams officer podcasts

Gemma Miller – our Exams Officer Engagement Manager - brings you a brand-new podcast for our valued Exams Officer community.

With a new episode every six weeks, each episode will feature an AQA expert to focus on a key topic for that half term. So, grab a cuppa, and absorb this valuable information, at a time that suits you.

Episode 1 March – Non-exam Assessment submissions

This episode delves into the Non-exam Assessment process and gives you behind-the-scenes access to our experts. You’ll hear from Philip and Philip to delve into their expertise and answer your burning questions.

Episode 1 features:

  • Gemma Miller – your host – Exams Officer Engagement Manager
  • Philip Chrich – Practical Science and NEA Oversight Manager
  • Philip Bridgehouse – Moderation Manager

To listen to our podcast please select from one of the below services.

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Episode 2 April – Malpractice

Who are the Exams Integrity team and what is malpractice?

This episode explores the world of malpractice with Nicole from our Exams Integrity team. We talk about the processes, reporting cases of malpractice, and she shares her top tips ahead of the Summer series.

Features:

  • Gemma Miller – your host – Exams Officer Engagement Manager
  • Nicole Bralsford – Operational Development Manager for Exams Integrity

To listen to our podcast please select from one of the below services.

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Episode 3 – June – Results and Post-results

What does the Post-Results team do outside of the exams series? Who else do the results team send results to apart from our schools and colleges?

This episode explores the world of results and post-results, helping our Exams Officers be ready for the big day. We discuss the answers to your questions and the improvements the Post-Results team have made to their processes ahead of results day.

Features:

Gemma Miller – your host – Exams Officer Engagement Manager

Ryan Wellings – Post-Results Manager

Missbah Shah – Team Leader in Results.

To listen to our podcast please select from one of the below services.

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Future episode topics

Episode 4 - September – welcome back to the new year

Episode 5 - October – getting ready for the November series

If you have any questions you'd like answered in one of the upcoming episodes, or if you have any feedback, get in touch with the team on examsofficerengagement@aqa.org.uk