The joint contingency plan is designed to ensure a consistent and effective response to any major disruption to the examination system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Examples of disruptions could include severe weather, widespread illness, travel disruption or system failures.
Published 13 February 2015 Last updated 30 November 2022 +show all updates
Removing information related to pandemic disruption for 2021 to 2022, adding links to newly published guidance and updating existing links.
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Updated guidance document republished with updated links.
Updated guidance document; included a link to the Joint Council for Qualifications' joint contingency plan.