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Academic calendar and events

Academic Calendar



The exact dates for informal and formal examinations are subject to change.

Externally set exams
January, May/June for BTEC and Cambridge Technical exams
May and June for A level subjects.
 
Links to exam boards timetables.

Exam board timetables are provisional and subject to change.
 
Cambridge Technicals - Exam Timetable 
Pearson/EdExcel – Exam Timetable
 
Non-exam Assessments 
For non-exam based assessments the dates will change according to subject.  Staff will keep students informed of key dates.
 
Mock exams
November – Year 13
March/April – Year 12 & Year 13
 
Praising Stars Assessments
These are held each half term to monitor progress.  During the mock exam period these results will be used to inform Praising Stars.
 

Information for Candidates from JCQ
This is a really useful link for students to gauge what is expected of them and also details the processes.


This link covers the following:

Coursework – 2020-2021 

Non-examination assessments – 2020-2021

On-screen tests – 2020-2021

Privacy Notice

Social Media

Written exams 2020-2021
JCQ current news releases – This link will keep you updated in the current situation.

Calendared Events



October

Medic Mentor Programme

November

GCSE Maths Resit External Examinations
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/key-dates.html

GCSE English Resit External Examinations
https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_0

Future Teacher Programme launched - OIE
https://oie.outwood.com/

Med Success Programme
https://www.medsuccess.co.uk/

Widening Access to Medical School
https://www.wanttobeadoctor.co.uk/

Nuffield Research Programme
https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/students-teachers/nuffield-research-placements

December

Access Ed Programme
https://www.access-ed.ngo/research-based-curricula
MOOCS
https://www.mooc.org/

January

External Examination SeasonAQA Exam Board
https://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/dates-and-timetables/search

OCR Exam Board
https://www.ocr.org.uk/administration/general-qualifications/preparation/key-dates-and-timetables/

Pearson Edexcel Exam Board
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/key-dates.html

WJEC Exam Board
https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/administration/key-dates-and-timetables/#tab_0

February

National Apprenticeship Week
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/build-the-future-announced-as-theme-for-national-apprenticeship-week-2021

UK Careers Fair - Yorkshire
https://www.ukcareersfair.com/yorkshire

March

National Careers Week
https://nationalcareersweek.com/

What Next / What Career? - Virtual Event
https://www.whatcareerlive.co.uk/virtual-march-2021

June

UCAS Higher Education Exhibition - Sheffield
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/events-exhibitions