New JCQ publications

A new academic year brings new Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) publications, some of which are already available to download on the JCQ website. 

Some of the main changes are:

  • The JCQ mobile phone poster only needs to be displayed outside the examination room.
  • A candidate is allowed to use an electronic bilingual dictionary.
  • A candidate is allowed to use an iPad or tablet where provided by the centre.
  • Prohibited electronic communication/storage devices now include wristwatches with a data storage device.
  • An invigilator is allowed to read the question paper rubric to candidates.
  • Centres are able to record candidate attendance data through their management information system (MIS) and submit a centre generated attendance register to an awarding organisation.
  • A computer reader is allowed in a paper or sections of a paper testing reading.
  • The instructions for conducting controlled assessments document has been revamped to provide subject teachers, examination officers and heads of centre with a single definitive source of generic guidance and instructions for all GCSE subjects.
  • Modified enlarged paper formats have been amended to A4 modified 18 point bold and A4 modified 24 point bold.

Please visit the JCQ website to find the latest documents.