Exams

Information for students and parents

Examinations can be a stressful time for all of the family, not just the student actually taking the examination.

We will put all updates and advice pieces regarding exams in our Updates from the Academy section, so please head there for any updates regarding this year's exams.

We ask parents and carers to:

  • make sure your child attends school regularly and on time
  • talk to your child about their learning, work they have to do and deadlines
  • contact your child's Learning Manager if you have any questions or concerns about your child
  • attend parents' evenings
  • check your child's revision timetable for mock exams
  • check your child's examination timetable and make sure they understand when each exam takes place
  • read your child's copy of the summer examination timetable
  • attend all meetings and workshops organised for parents to help their children with GCSE work

If your child misses an exam, they will not be awarded any marks for it.

Revision

Students will have many deadlines to meet during this year. You can help your child by:

  • encouraging them to attend enrichment, half-term and Easter revision classes
  • encouraging them to use the numerous websites available to support their revision
  • providing a quiet place to study
  • making sure they take regular breaks
  • making sure they eat healthy food and drink plenty of water
  • making sure they go to bed at a reasonable time and get enough sleep
  • making sure they revise thoroughly for both the mock and final examinations

You can contact your child's Learning Manager if you wish to discuss any GCSE-related issues.

Certificates

Certificates from previous years: In accordance with the JCQ regulations certificates from previous years are not held for longer than 12 months after they are awarded. If you have lost, misplaced or did not collect certificates then you must approach the individual awarding bodies for replacements. We cannot do this for you, it is on an individual basis.

Information for candidates from JCQ

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) gives students this official information every year: