Ysgol Bryn Alyn

Examinations

Examinations

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Examinations are an important part of every student's educational journey, providing opportunities to demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding. At Ysgol Bryn Alyn, we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are fully informed about examination regulations, expectations and support available throughout the examination process.

Information for Candidates

All students must ensure they are familiar with the regulations and guidance issued by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). The JCQ provides a range of important documents covering examination procedures, candidate responsibilities and assessment regulations.

JCQ Information for Candidates

The following documents are available from the JCQ website:

  • Information for Candidates: Coursework

  • Information for Candidates: Non-Examination Assessments (NEA)

  • Information for Candidates: On-Screen Tests

  • Information for Candidates: Written Examinations

  • Preparing to Sit Exams

  • Privacy Notice

  • Social Media Guidance

JCQ Information for Candidates
View JCQ Candidate Information

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Assessments

Students should ensure they understand the rules surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence in assessments and coursework. The inappropriate use of AI-generated content may constitute malpractice and could result in sanctions being applied by examination boards.

AI Use in Assessments
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Important Information for Candidates

Students must carefully read and understand the regulations regarding examination conduct.

Particular attention should be paid to:

  • The use of unauthorised materials in examinations

  • Mobile phones, smart watches and electronic devices

  • Candidate responsibilities during examinations

  • Examination malpractice and consequences

Use of Unauthorised Items and Warning to Candidates
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Learner Records Service (LRS) Privacy Notice

The Learner Records Service (LRS) holds information relating to qualifications and learner achievements. Students and parents can access information regarding how this data is managed and protected.

LRS Privacy Notice
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WJEC Qualifications

Most qualifications undertaken at Ysgol Bryn Alyn are awarded by WJEC, Wales' largest awarding body.

WJEC provides a wide range of useful resources to support revision and exam preparation, including:

  • Subject-specific revision materials

  • Past papers and marking schemes

  • Examiner reports

  • Specification documents

  • Revision guidance and support materials

Students are strongly encouraged to make full use of these resources throughout their courses and during the examination period.

WJEC Student Resources
https://www.wjec.co.uk/

WJEC Past Papers and Resources
https://www.wjec.co.uk/students/

Revision Support

Effective revision is key to examination success. We encourage all students to develop regular study habits throughout the year and make use of the wide range of support available both in school and online.

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Mike Gershon Revision Guides

Mike Gershon's revision resources provide students with practical strategies to improve independent study, memory retention and examination performance. His guides help students to:

  • Plan revision effectively

  • Create revision timetables

  • Improve retrieval practice

  • Use evidence-informed revision techniques

  • Prepare confidently for examinations

Useful topics include:

  • How to revise effectively

  • Retrieval practice techniques

  • Revision planning

  • Memory strategies

  • Examination preparation

Mike Gershon Revision Resources
https://www.mikegershon.com/

Top Tips for Success

  • Attend school every day

  • Organise revision into manageable chunks

  • Use past papers regularly

  • Test yourself rather than simply rereading notes

  • Ask teachers for help if you are unsure

  • Get plenty of sleep during the examination period

  • Eat well and stay hydrated

  • Arrive on time for every examination

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Need Help?

If you have any questions about examinations, coursework, revision, examination access arrangements or examination regulations, please contact the school. We are here to support every student in achieving their very best.

We wish all our students the very best of luck in their examinations. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, commitment and determination.