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It sets out the immediate contact numbers by qualification type, the information required when reporting an issue, and how WJEC determines whether an error occurred. The document explains potential and actual impacts on candidates, fairness commitments, regulator communications, and the steps used to decide appropriate actions.","Errors in Question Papers  \nIn the unlikely event that a centre identifies an error within a WJEC question paper, or within related assessment material, the exam officer should immediately contact one of these numbers at WJEC:  \n• GCE A/AS level question papers: 029 2026 5336  \n• GCSE question papers: 029 2026 5420  \n• Other qualifications: 029 20265180  \nPlease make sure that you have the following information to hand when you call:  \n1. details of the suspected error, the number and name of the paper affected  \n2. time within the examination session when the error was discovered  \n3. initial indication of the way in which the error has affected candidates  \nOn the basis of this information, WJEC will confirm whether or not an error has occurred and, if so, will immediately share this information with regulators.  \nPotential impact  \nAs soon as we are aware of the potential impact of an error on candidates, we will be able to indicate in general terms how we will ensure fairness to all candidates.  \nActual impact  \nOnce all the scripts are marked, we will have a clear understanding of the actual impact, and will be able to confirm the specific steps we are taking to ensure fairness to all candidates. This information will be communicated to regulators before results for the affected examination are issued.  \nWJEC's communication plans  \nIf an error is confirmed in a question paper, we will communicate in the following ways, as soon as possible:  \n• communicate with the affected centres  \n• contact the regulator in either Wales, England or Northern Ireland depending on where the error was first discovered  \nHow we would decide on appropriate courses of action  \nErrors are rare and each occurrence is treated separately. In dealing with any errors, fairness to candidates would be uppermost in our minds. Options we would consider in various circumstances are outlined in the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) guidance note. 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