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Here you will find information on the following:
1 The grading structure
2 What to bring (or not to)
3 A link to the Examination Handbook for 23/24
4 Your mock and formal GCSE timetables
5 Exams Information Evening Slides
2 Equipment List & Banned Items
2 Equipment List & Banned Items
Equipment needed
Clear pencil case, No patterns on the cases, No tins!
BLACK Biro x 2 (the only colour accepted by the exam boards, no gel pens as these cannot be scanned)
Pencils x2- Only used for drawing and graphs
Eraser - No Tipp-ex
Pencil sharpener
Protractor/compass
Ruler
Calculator (no lids)
Must not be brought in to non- calculator exams
Highlighters (for questions only)
No glue sticks
Some exams like DT require coloured pencils, please check with teacher.
Unauthorised Items - Remove these before entering the exam
The following are not allowed in the exam room:
● Mobile phones, other smart enabled device, watches
● Non transparent water bottles/pencil cases
● Gel pens/erasable pens
● Tippex/ Glue sticks
● Earphones/plugs
● Food
● Writing on hands/skin
● Labels on water/writing/patterns bottles- Only
● Notes of any sort - check your pockets
● Watches
● Lip balm/Vaselines/Tissues in packets/chewing gum/Throat sweets
3 Examinations Handbook
3 Examinations Handbook
Public examinations can be a challenging time for students and parents / carers and it is important that all those involved are as well informed as possible. Well-informed students will realise that the rules and regulations are designed to ensure fairness and minimise disturbance and it is in the interest of all that the exams run smoothly.
The Leigh UTC will make every effort to ensure that candidates receive the best possible preparation for their examinations, that the administrative arrangements run smoothly and that the examinations are conducted in a way that will cause as little stress as possible and help students to achieve their best.
This booklet intends to provide information about examination procedures, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions and to help, guide and support students and parents through the examination process.
Please read it carefully so that you are aware of the examination regulations and the procedures to follow in the event of any problems occurring. The awarding bodies (or examinations boards) set down strict criteria which must be followed by the conduct of examinations and The UTC is required to follow them precisely.
Examinations Handbook 23/24.pdf
4.2 Mock examinations in November
4.2 Mock examinations in November
The first of your three opportunities for success this academic year is in November. The mocks you sit will give you and your teachers vital information with which to proceed this year: what else you need to learn and what you can work on independently.
4.3 Formal GCSE timetable
4.3 Formal GCSE timetable
Below is a student-friendly version of the exams and revision sessions which will take place over the final 7 weeks of your GCSE education.
Green is a normal lesson, yellow for an exam, orange is a revision session and purple means you can stay at home to study.
Good luck!
5.1 Raising Attainment Evening
5.1 Raising Attainment Evening
Thank you to all parents who were able to join us on 10th October 2024 in support of our young people. Below on the left, you will find the slides we presented, and on the right a video recording of the talk.
5.2 Exams Information Evening
5.2 Exams Information Evening
Thank you to all parents who were able to join us on 27th March 2025 in order to prepare for the summer exams. Below, you will find the slides we presented, and on the right a link to the information handout.
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