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The JCQ Centre Inspection Service (CIS) operates on behalf of the JCQ Awarding Bodies. The CIS conducts inspections to support centres in delivering examinations. This safeguards the integrity of the examination system by ensuring JCQ regulations are adhered to and…

The JCQ awarding bodies wish to provide further guidance and clarity on the role of centre staff in the examination room, other than exams officers and invigilators. Section 17 of the JCQ document Instructions for conducting examinations provides clarity on who may…

To help ensure the integrity of high stakes examinations, AQA, OCR and Pearson have put in place enhanced security arrangements. These include timetabling of AS Further Mathematics, AS Mathematics, A level Further Mathematics and A level Mathematics examinations in the afternoon session.…

This guidance outlines how supervised assessments for Vocational and Technical Qualifications should be delivered, effective 1 September 2025. It explains where assessments can take place, who can supervise or assess them, and the rules to follow before, during, and after each assessment. The goal is to ensure all candidates work independently under the right conditions and that assessment materials are managed securely and consistently across all centres.

This section explains the rules for using CD players, MP3 players, laptops, tablets, and other digital devices in GCSE, GCE AS, and A-level Listening exams. It covers which devices are allowed, how to download, store, and log listening materials, and what centres must do to keep materials secure, confidential, and ready for use.

This page explains how calculators can be used in exams. It covers which calculators and functions are allowed, how to use exam mode, and what steps centres and candidates should take to make sure calculators meet the rules.