Checklist for running a successful exam series
Updated 6 November 2023
Applies to England
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Examinations and assessments checklist
Two people check before any exam or assessment paper packet is opened.
‘Warning to candidates’ poster is prominently displayed outside each examination room.
Invigilators are in place in the exam room in the required ratio.
No unauthorised people are present in the exam room.
It’s the right paper for the right exam and the right students are present.
Agreed reasonable adjustments and access arrangements are in place.
There are no mobile phones, watches or other communication devices in the exam room.
Students are supervised through any timetable clashes and during agreed rest breaks.
Preparations for supervision are in place in the event of an emergency evacuation.