Mock Examinations
It is the aim of Birches Head Academy to make the examination experience as stress-free and successful as possible for all candidates.
This webpage will provide informative and helpful information for you and your parents/carers. Please read it and show it to your parent/carer so that they are also aware of the examination regulations and procedures to follow in the event of any problems occurring.
The examination boards set down strict criteria through their governing body, JCQ, which must be followed for the conduct of examinations which the academy is required to follow precisely.
Should you or your parent/carer have any questions or need any advice regarding your examinations please contact: Mrs L Barnes / Miss J Galvin 01782 233595 (bha-exams@bircheshead.org.uk)
Useful Downloads and Guidance:
- Guidance for GCSE and BTEC Examinations for Students, Parents and Carers
- Information for On-screen assessments
- Information for Non-examination assessments
- Information for Written examinations
- JCQ Assessments Guide
- JCQ Social Media
- JCQ Preparing to sit your exam
- Warning to candidates
- Exam Stress | How To Deal with Exam Stress | YoungMinds
- Warning to candidates
- Exam Stress | How To Deal with Exam Stress | YoungMind
- What you need to know before your exams
- What you should know during your exams and assessments
- What happens after you have taken your exams or assessments
- What to do if you think there is a mistake in your results
- Useful contacts