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  • 26 Apr 2023

    Areas to consider when conducting examinations in the candidate's home

    In recent weeks, we have received many enquiries from exams officers asking for advice and guidance on examinations which are to be taken in the candidate’s home.

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  • 31 Mar 2023

    Managing examinations within your centre to minimise the impact of a lack of invigilators

    The National Association for Examinations Officers has been advising centres since the start of the academic year to devise a strategy to ensure that they have a sufficient number of invigilators ahead of the summer exam series.

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  • 01 Mar 2023

    A guide to briefing candidates, parents and staff ahead of the summer exam series

    Centres must be aware of the information which must be provided to candidates, staff and parents in relation to the summer exam series.

    In this article, we consider not only the information which must be provided ahead of the exam series, but also how this should be disseminated.

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  • 01 Feb 2023

    Managing Conflicts of Interest

    As centres undertake the process of submitting exam entries to awarding bodies, in recent weeks, we have received numerous emails from exams officers asking for clarity over Conflicts of Interest (COI) and when these should be declared to the awarding bodies.

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  • 01 Jan 2023

    Summer 2022 exam series - An analysis of malpractice and access arrangements

    Following the return to a ‘business as usual’ exam series in 2022, Ofqual data relating to the management, administration and conducting of examinations in summer 2022 was eagerly anticipated to allow stakeholders to analyse the impact of covid and no summer exam since 2019.

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Legal Services

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  • 01 May 2023

    Disability Rights

    Many of the cases we see and advise on involve individuals with disabilities. This could involve clients who have developed health issues or who have been employed with long-standing health issues, but need support in their roles.

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  • 31 Mar 2023

    Tribunal claims and their time limits

    Litigation should be a last resort. Most issues that arise during employment can be resolved, either informally, or by using a more formal grievance process and appeal process.  However, it is important to understand that time limits apply to Employment Tribunal claims regardless of how long internal procedures are taking.

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  • 01 Mar 2023

    What to expect from an annual appraisal?

    Annual appraisals (also known as performance reviews) are part of the employer’s performance review strategy. The purpose of an annual appraisal is to inform decisions around pay and promotions, to encourage professional development and to help with target setting.

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  • 01 Dec 2022

    The Dos and Don'ts of Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

    Raising a grievance or being subjected to a disciplinary process can be a stressful process and they are not always easy to navigate. We hope you find some of these do’s and don’ts useful, should you ever have to experience either of these processes.

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  • 31 Oct 2022

    Managing your invigilators: How to approach holiday pay

    Holiday pay for part-time, term-time workers or those with irregular hours is not typically straightforward. Each holiday pay case will be different and so will require a careful examination of all the circumstances.

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