Conduct exams
Prepare for exam season
Prepare for exam season with our video on planning and conducting exams, including invigilation and what to do if the unexpected happens.
Watch the video: Preparing for running exams
Exam arrangements are governed by the JCQ.
These regulations
- are reissued each academic year,
- set out the key admin requirements
- reference the national agreements on the conduct of exams and special arrangements for individuals with particular requirements.
Supplementary regulations exist for overseas centres and for private candidates.
Refer to our website for further information on assessment materials, question papers and stationery and what to do if you suspect malpractice.
Useful links
Below are some links to websites you might find useful – either as general sources of information and support, or for support and guidance.
DfE – Department for Education.
JCQ – Joint Council for Qualifications.
Ofqual – The Office for Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.
Cambridge University Press – AQA’s approved publisher for English.
The British Library – Based in London, the British Library is the UK’s national library and home to millions of resources and materials, including books, newspapers and manuscripts.
Poetry Archive – the Poetry Archive is a free, online library where you can access thousands of poems and listen to recordings of English language poets reading their own work.
BBC Bitesize – a useful website for teachers and students where you can find homework and revision materials for AQA GCSE English Literature and GCSE English Language.
English and Media Centre – The English and Media Centre is an independent educational charity that provides publications and classroom resources to support English and media teachers and students.