Exam Changes 2025/2026

Experts from The Exams Office deliver this full day event to prepare experienced exams officers for the new academic year with a comprehensive summary of the exams-related changes from JCQ, Ofqual and the DfE. They are also available throughout the day to answer your questions.

No other organisation provides such a comprehensive summary of the exam changes for the new academic year

All events contain a range of table-based activities to aid understanding, share good practice and network with colleagues.

All events start at 9.00am (registration from 8.30am) and finish by 4pm

Exam changes (JCQ, DfE and Ofqual) for the new academic year and the impact upon your centre
Below is an indicative illustration of the content:

A full day course focusing upon the JCQ changes for the new academic year from the following publications:

General Regulations for Approved Centres
Instructions for conducting examinations
Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (areas relevant to exams officers)
Suspected Malpractice Policies and Procedures
A guide to the special consideration process
Instructions for conducting non-examination assessments
Information for candidates – written exams, non-examination assessments, coursework, on-screen tests, Privacy Notice and Social Media

Stakeholder update for the 2023/2024 academic year

An update will be provided from key stakeholders (DfE, Ofqual and the awarding bodies) relating to examinations taking place during the 2023/2024 academic year.

This is a full day event with refreshments and lunch included.