Examination contingency plan: model and examples
Download and adapt our model exam contingency plan to keep compliant, and see examples of contingency plans from other schools.
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Download our model plan
All examination centres must have an examination contingency plan. This is explained on the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) website. To understand requirements for other awarding organisations, you'll need to contact the organisation directly.
Our model plan is:
- Designed for you to adapt to suit your school's context
- Approved by Forbes Solicitors
Example plans
Maintained schools
Our Lady's Catholic High School in Lancashire has an exam contingency plan with actions in case of situations including:
- Absence of exams officer and special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO)
- Lack of trained invigilators
- IT system failure
Moorside High School in Staffordshire has a contingency plan that has similar events to our model plan, but they also have actions specific to the school context.
Academy
Manchester Academy has an exams policy with a contingency plan for 2020/21. It covers events such as: