Holyport College Public Examinations Handbook

Seating plan

The Sports Hall will be arranged in columns and rows. Candidates with Access Arrangements like Extra Time or Rest Breaks will be seated to the side of the Sports Hall.

Proof of identity

All students taking their exams will have a laminated exam candidate ID card on their desk. You MUST NOT deface or remove this card as it will be reused for every exam. External candidates must bring a passport to prove their identity.

Exam equipment

You should only bring the permitted equipment for the examination e.g. black pens, coloured pencils, erasers etc.

Some subjects require the use of set texts which will be provided for you; candidates are always instructed by their teachers about this. Remember that you are responsible for bringing everything else you need. The school can only provide emergency supply.

Using calculators

You must be aware of JCQ awarding body instructions regarding the use of calculators in your exams which state:

Candidates may use a calculator in an examination unless prohibited by the awarding body’s specification. The instructions on the question paper will say whether calculators are not allowed or if they are expected to be used in the examination. If the instructions do not include either of these statements, calculators are treated as standard equipment and may be used by candidates. Where the use of a calculator is allowed, candidates are responsible for making sure that their calculators meet the awarding bodies’ regulations.

The instructions set out in this section apply to all examinations unless stated otherwise in an awarding body’s specification. Candidates must be told these regulations beforehand and be familiar with the Information for Candidates documents.

Calculators must be:

● of a size suitable for use on the desk;

● either battery or solar powered;

● free of lids, cases and covers which have printed instructions or formulas.