Exams Officer meetings – spring 2014

The following is an update on the latest developments at JCQ & AQA

AQA Information and Updates

Entries  Some entries for the summer series have been coming in with only partial units, or with only the Subject Award Code. Please note that: o All qualifying units must be entered, with the Subject Award Code, from now on (The 100% rule); o AQA will not be able to retroactively ‘fix’ an entry that comes in with only the Subject Award Code.

Speaking and Listening (S&L) assessments from summer 2014 • No longer counts towards final grades but are still reported on certificates alongside the externally assessed grades • Student entries made in the same way as before, with same entry code ENG02 • You will need to submit a mark out of 45 for the S&L assessment • Students without S&L marks will still get their English grades if the entry has been made and not withdrawn. They must also have a valid entry and marks for the written paper and controlled assessment units • Special consideration is not available as S&L is a non-timetabled component • GCSE English and Speaking and Listening FAQs are available on our website at: http://store.aqa.org.uk/pdf/English-Most-FAQ-Booklet.pdf and www..org.uk/exams-administration/entries/speaking-and-listening

AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, M15 6EX.

New script bags • You do not need to complete the box on the front of the bags – this is for examiners to complete.

Examiner labels • Last summer we emailed labels 24 hours in advance to give you more time to prepare for exams. Any comments?

Timetables • Summer 2014 timetable is now version 1.2, please check for changes • Pdf versions available for printing. • Provisional timetables for summer 2015 are available – please send any comments by 30 April 2014.

Exam papers • All our question paper bags are now blue • The colour of paper is now white for both foundation and higher tiers.

A-level science practical assessments from September • ISAs and EMPAs have staggered release dates and shorter assessment windows • Teachers’ Notes no longer have the questions, so materials are more secure • All students in a centre must sit the ISA written on the same day and the EMPA written tests on the same day. Guidance is available on what to do if they are off sick.

AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, 2 of 4 Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX.

AQA summer despatch schedule

Contacting Us Exams Office Support Regional Support Tel: 0844 209 6614 can help you – just get in touch and ask! Email: [email protected] Fax: 0161 455 5485

Region Regional Manager Portfolio Administrator Email Telephone

AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, 3 of 4 Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX.

London and the South East Steve Payne Julie Hodges [email protected] 01483 477 842 South West and Central Wendy Bell Vicki Dimmick [email protected] 01483 477 610 North East and East Midlands Phil Pryor Andrea Taylor [email protected] 01423 534 319 North West and West Midlands Lorraine Cummins Rebecca Koo [email protected] 0161 957 3374

AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, 4 of 4 Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX.