Resources & Documents

Suspected Malpractice Policies and Procedures

1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026 First published in 2025 by Joint Council for Qualifications CICEmail: centresupport@jcq.org.uk Republished on:...

Information for candidates – Written exams

effective from 1 September 2026

General Regulations for Approved Centres

For the attention of heads of centre, senior leaders and examinations officers.

During the summer holidays, awarding bodies may need to contact centres to resolve urgent results-related issues. Providing senior designated contact details helps ensure these queries can be handled quickly and reduces the risk of delays to students’ results. Centres are asked to nominate at least one senior contact to be reached outside of term time.

Cyber Security: A sample policy template for centres

Cyber security is essential to protect exam systems, personal data, and awarding organisation services. This guidance supports centres in understanding their responsibilities and setting out clear, proportionate measures to reduce cyber security risks. It explains who this applies to and what centres need to have in place, with a sample policy provided to help you meet these expectations.