Key dates in the exam cycle – January 2027
Vocational and Technical qualifications, January 2026 series
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Key dates in the examination cycle – November 2025
Formats for the exchange of examination related data
Version 14 – revised December 2023
Reformed linear GCE exam specifications in England
GCE entry, aggregation and certification rules for linear specifications in England from June 2016.
Reformed linear GCSE exam specifications in England
GCSE entry, aggregation and certification rules for linear specifications in England from June 2017.
Unique Candidate Identifiers
The Unique Candidate Identifier (UCI) provides a single identifier for a student regardless of centre, JCQ Awarding Organisation or series. It is designed so that learners can be uniquely identified even if they are taking qualifications from multiple JCQ Awarding Organisations, across multiple series and from different centres.
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An overview of the access arrangements and reasonable adjustments process for centres accepting private candidates
Effective from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026 For the attention of SENCos, assessors and senior leaders within schools and colleges. Introduction This document has been specifically written to support SENCos, assessors and senior leaderswithin centres who enter private…
A guide to the awarding bodies’ appeals processes
For the attention of heads of centre, senior leaders within schools and colleges, examination officers, and teaching staff. Contents Definitions Introduction 1 Appeals against the outcomes of post-results services (clerical re-checks, reviews of marking and reviews of moderation) 2 Appeals…