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\nCentre Number: 48255  \nCONTENTS  \nPage  \nIntroduction 3  \nInformation for Candidates:  \nWritten examinations 4  \nControlled assessments 5-6  \nGuidelines for Social Media 7  \nPrivacy Notice 8-9  \nBefore the Examinations:  \nStatements of Entry 10  \nExamination Boards 10  \nCandidate Name 10  \nCandidate Number 10  \nUnique Candidate Identifier 10  \nTimetables 10  \nEquipment 10  \nDuring the Examinations:  \nExamination Regulations 11  \nRegistration during Study Leave 11  \nAttendance at Examinations 11-13  \nInvigilators 13  \nAbsence from Examinations 13  \nAfter the Examinations:  \nBook Returns 14  \nNotification of Results 14  \nPost-Results Services 14  \nCollection of Certificates 14  \nFrequently Asked Questions 15-17  \nIndividual Examination Timetable  \nINTRODUCTION  \nIt is the aim of Ripon Grammar School to make the examination experience as free from stress and as successful as possible for all candidates.  \nHopefully, this booklet will prove to be informative and helpful for you and your parents. Please read it carefully and show it to your parents so that they are also aware of the examination regulations and the procedures to follow in the event of any problems.  \nThe awarding bodies (or examination boards) set down strict criteria which must be followed for the conduct of examinations and Ripon Grammar School is required to follow them precisely. You should therefore, pay particular attention to the “Information for Candidates” that is printed on page 4 of this booklet. There is also a separate Examination Policy, a copy of which is available on the school website.  \nSome of the questions you may have are answered at the back of this booklet. If there is anything you do not understand or any question that has not been addressed, PLEASE ASK.  \nIf you have any queries or need help or advice at any time before, during or after the examinations please call in to see us in the exams office (admin corridor) or via email.  \nExaminations Office Staff  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Miss Lancaster\u003Cbr>Examinations Officer\u003Cbr>Email: [lancasterc@ripongrammar.co.uk](lancasterc@ripongrammar.co.uk) | \u003Cbr>Mrs Dale\u003Cbr>Exams Administrator\u003Cbr>Email: [dalej@ripongrammar.co.uk](dalej@ripongrammar.co.uk) |\n| --- | --- |\n\nRemember – we are here to help!  \nGOOD LUCK!  \n| AQA | City & Guilds | CCEA | OCR | Pearson | WJEC |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nInformation for candidates  \nFor written examinations – effective from 1 September 2016  \nThis document has been written to help you. Read it carefully and follow the instructions. 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