The JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) produce a variety of documents regarding exams and the rules and regulations. These are sent home to each child with their personalised timetable. Information for candidates and the school exam guide can be found below:
Please be aware that controlled assessments will be taking place in lessons throughout the year.
JCQ reminds candidates that:
BTEC courses which are currently taught at Laleham Gap are:
Candidates must give consent in writing for any of the below services:
1) Clerical Check (Service 1)
A clerical check of a marked paper will make sure that:
Candidates must be aware that the grade can go down as well as up.
How long? A clerical check takes up to 10 calendar days.
2) Review of Marking (Service 2)
A review of marking includes:
Candidates must be aware that the grade can go down as well as up.
How long? Review of marking takes up to 20 calendar days.
3) Moderation Review (Service 3)
When there is a review of moderation of a coursework or controlled assessment mark, it is checked that the assessment criteria was applied fairly, reliably and consistently.
How long? A moderation review takes up to 35 calendar days from when the moderator receives the original sample from school.