This page provides candidates, parents/carers and staff with key information about examinations at
Northgate School. Northgate School is a specialist SEMH provision. We aim to ensure candidates are well prepared, supported and treated fairly, while maintaining full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
Candidates should read the Candidate Exam Handbook before examinations or assessments. The
handbook explains exam day expectations, malpractice, access arrangements, results, post-results
services, certificates, appeals and complaints.
Candidate Guidance Documents
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Information for candidates
https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/information-for-candidates/
Non-examination assessments
https://www.jcq.org.uk/knowledge-hub/non-examination-assessments-2025-2026/
Written exams
https://www.jcq.org.uk/knowledge-hub/written-exams-2025-2026/
AI (Artifical Intelligence and assessments)
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IFC_AI_Assessments.pdf
JCQ ICE Warning to Candidates
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/JCQ-ICE-Warning-to-candidates-2025.pdf
Unauthorised Items Poster
https://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/2025-Unauthorised-Items-poster.pdf