INVIGILATORS
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Candidates are expected to behave in a respectful manner towards all invigilators and follow
their instructions at all times.
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Invigilators are in the examination rooms to supervise the conduct of the examination. They will
distribute and collect the examination papers, tell candidates when to start and finish the
examination, hand out extra writing paper if required and deal with any problems that occur
during the examination, for example, if a candidate is feeling ill.
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Please note that invigilators cannot discuss the examination paper with you or explain the
questions.
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Candidates who are disruptive or behave in an unacceptable manner will be asked to leave the
examination room by invigilators.
ABSENCE FROM EXAMINATIONS
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If you experience difficulties during the examination period (e.g. illness, injury, personal
problems) please inform Mrs. Ward at the earliest possible point so she can help or advise
you. If you need to contact Mrs. Ward on the day of the examination, please call the mobile
number listed on the front cover of this booklet. Do not call Reception as no one may be
there to answer your call as many examinations run after school hours.
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Only in ‘exceptional circumstances’ are candidates allowed special consideration for absence
from any part of an examination. It is essential that medical or other appropriate evidence is
obtained on the day by the candidate/parent and given to the Mrs. Ward without delay in all
cases where an application is to be made for special consideration.
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For the award of a grade by special consideration, where a student misses part of an
examination through illness or personal misfortune, a minimum of 35% (GCSE) and 50%
(GCE) of the examination (including coursework) must have been completed.
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Candidates who decide to withdraw from an examination must inform their subject teacher at
the earliest possible point.
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Parents and candidates are reminded that NO REFUND will be issued should a
candidate withdraw at a late stage or fail to attend an examination. Failure to pay could
result in your examination results and certificates being withheld.
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Please note that misreading the timetable will not be accepted as a satisfactory explanation of
absence.
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