Examination Documents
On this page you will find key examination documents. These include policies and procedures for St Mary's Catholic School as well as for the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
The JCQ is the official body that implements the Governments statutory requirements for the conduct of pupil examinations. It publishing advice, guidance and regulations on delivering examinations, and for the publishing of national GCSE and A level results in August.
It is important that students are familiar with both JCQ's statutory requirements and any specific policies and procedures of this school, related to examinations.
JCQ Information for Candidates - written examinations - from Sept.2025
JCQ Information for Candidates - non-examination assessments - from Sept.2025
JCQ Information for Candidates - coursework assessments - from Sept.2025
JCQ Information for Candidates - Social Media infographic
JCQ Information for Candidates - Preparing to sit your exams - 'On the Day'
JCQ General Regulations for Approved Centres 2025-2026
JCQ Instructions for conducting examinations 2025-2026
School Policies related to Examinations
SMCH Complaints Policy 2026-2027
SMCH Conflict of Interest Policy (Exams) 2025-2026
SMCH Controlled Assessments Policy 2023-2024
SMCH Data Protection Policy 2025-2026
SMCH Equality & Diversity Policy 2025-2026
SMCH Exam Administration & Internal Appeals Policy & Procedure 2023-2024
SMCH Examination Contingency Plan 2023-2024
SMCH Examination Procedures for Disabled Candidates 2025-2026
SMCH Examinations Access Arrangements (Reasonable Adjustments) Policy 2025-2026
SMCH Malpractice Policy 2023-2024
SMCH Non-Examination Assessment Policy 2023-2024
SMCH Review of Candidate’s Marks Policy 2023-2024
SMCH Safeguarding Policy 2025-2026
SMCH Use of AI Policy 2025-2026
SMCH Use of Laptops In Examinations Policy 2025-2026SMCH Whistleblowing Policy 2025-2026






