examination papers to centres if electronic transfer is not possible. The Examinations Officer must ensure that copies are received, made and stored under secure conditions. 3. Candidates unable to take examinations because of a crisis - centres remain open  The School can liaise with candidates to identify whether the examination can be sat at an alternative venue in agreement with the relevant awarding organisations. JCQ guidance on alternative site arrangements can be accessed through the JCQ website - http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/ice---instructions-for-conducting-examinations  The School can offer candidates an opportunity to sit any examinations missed at the next available series  The School can apply to awarding organisations for special consideration for candidates where they have met the minimum requirements. Candidates are only eligible for special consideration if they have been fully prepared and have covered the whole course but are affected by adverse circumstances beyond their control. JCQ guidance on special consideration can be accessed through the JCQ website: 4. Centres are unable to open as normal during the examination period If Lady Lumley’s was unable to open as normal for scheduled examinations it must inform each awarding organisation with which examinations are due to be taken as soon as is possible. The responsibility for deciding whether it is safe for the school to open lies with the Headteacher (Head of centre). The Headteacher is responsible for taking advice, or following instructions from relevant local or national agencies in deciding whether they are able to open.  The School should open for examinations and examination candidates only if possible.  The School should use alternative venues in agreement with relevant awarding organisations (e.g. share facilities with other centres or use other public building, if possible)  The School may offer candidates an opportunity to sit any examinations missed at the next available series  The School can apply to awarding organisations for special consideration for  Candidates where they have met the minimum requirements (see item 3, page 6). 5. Disruption to the transportation of completed examination scripts If there is a delay in normal collection arrangements for completed examination scripts.  The School will seek advice from awarding organisations and normal collection agency regarding collection. The School must not to make arrangements for transportation without approval from awarding organisations.  The School must ensure secure storage of completed examination scripts until collection. 6. Assessment evidence is not available to be marked If due to large scale damage to or destruction of completed examination scripts/assessment evidence before it can be marked.  The awarding organisations should generate candidate marks for affected assessments based on other appropriate evidence of candidate achievement as defined by the
examination papers to centres if electronic transfer is not possible. The Examinations Officer must ensure that copies are received, made and stored under secure conditions. 3. Candidates unable to take examinations because of a crisis - centres remain open  The School can liaise with candidates to identify whether the examination can be sat at an alternative venue in agreement with the relevant awarding organisations. JCQ guidance on alternative site arrangements can be accessed through the JCQ website - http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/ice---instructions-for-conducting-examinations  The School can offer candidates an opportunity to sit any examinations missed at the next available series  The School can apply to awarding organisations for special consideration for candidates where they have met the minimum requirements. Candidates are only eligible for special consideration if they have been fully prepared and have covered the whole course but are affected by adverse circumstances beyond their control. JCQ guidance on special consideration can be accessed through the JCQ website: 4. Centres are unable to open as normal during the examination period If Lady Lumley’s was unable to open as normal for scheduled examinations it must inform each awarding organisation with which examinations are due to be taken as soon as is possible. The responsibility for deciding whether it is safe for the school to open lies with the Headteacher (Head of centre). The Headteacher is responsible for taking advice, or following instructions from relevant local or national agencies in deciding whether they are able to open.  The School should open for examinations and examination candidates only if possible.  The School should use alternative venues in agreement with relevant awarding organisations (e.g. share facilities with other centres or use other public building, if possible)  The School may offer candidates an opportunity to sit any examinations missed at the next available series  The School can apply to awarding organisations for special consideration for  Candidates where they have met the minimum requirements (see item 3, page 6). 5. Disruption to the transportation of completed examination scripts If there is a delay in normal collection arrangements for completed examination scripts.  The School will seek advice from awarding organisations and normal collection agency regarding collection. The School must not to make arrangements for transportation without approval from awarding organisations.  The School must ensure secure storage of completed examination scripts until collection. 6. Assessment evidence is not available to be marked If due to large scale damage to or destruction of completed examination scripts/assessment evidence before it can be marked.  The awarding organisations should generate candidate marks for affected assessments based on other appropriate evidence of candidate achievement as defined by the
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