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Exams Information & Advice
For the latest information regarding the collection of exam results, please visit: Exam Results - Latest News
Information relating to exams, including exam protocols, policies, revision guidance etc. can be found on this page.
There is a huge amount of support available for you in school so if there is anything at all that would help you during this period, please reach out to a member of staff.
Anxiety & Exam Stress Resources
| Title | Description | Length of Time | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Anxiety in Your Teens | This video is a webinar aimed at teenagers. We look at how anxiety is experienced in the body and how our anxious thoughts and feelings can lead to unhelpful behaviours (e.g. avoidance). We then focus on a range of techniques to manage our anxious thoughts and feelings and look at how else we can minimise or reduce the impact of anxiety. | 20 mins | https://youtu.be/boYXxsZb4EA |
| How to Manage Rumination and Overthinking | This video is aimed at those who struggle with rumination, a type of over-thinking that can lead us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. We provide some practical tips that can help you to re-focus your attention and to stop you from being caught up in a vicious cycle. | 5mins | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU0Ocyk3kj0 |
| Coping with exam stress | This is a webinar for secondary school students. It covers common experiences you might have when faced with exams and talks through a number of coping strategies that you might find helpful. Good luck! | 22mins | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgkyhVMxQHY |
| Sleep – Top Tips for Teens Relaxation | This is a short video for teenagers offering advice about to use relaxation strategies in order to have a better night's sleep. | 3mins | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFQEHy-P_Bk |
| FOR PARENTS | |||
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| Parenting unmotivated and fed up teenagers: what can parents do to help? | This talk was recorded live during lockdown but focuses generally on practical ways for parents to open discussions with reluctant teens. It also helps parents think about how to plan together with their child to get them re-engaged in activities they used to enjoy. | 45mins |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOwsAlH1dyU
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JCQ Regulations for students
- Preparing to sit exams
- Written Exams
- Coursework information for candidates
- Non examined information for candidates
- On screen tests
- Privacy notices
- Social Media
Posters and Information
Policies and Procedures
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
- Complaints Policy 2024-25 - Exams
- Data Protection Policy 2024-2025 Exams
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Conflicts of Interest Policy 2024 -25 Exams
- Equalities Policy 2024 - 2025 Exams
- Internal Appeals Procedure 2024 - 2025 Exams
- Malpractice Policy - 2024-2025 Exams
- Non-Examination Assessment Policy 2024 - 2025 Exams
- Word Processor Policy 2024 - 2025 Exams
- Access Arrangements Policy 2024 -25- Exams
- Identify Candidates Policy 2024 - 2025 Exams
- Special Consideration Policy 2024 -2025 Exams
- Emergency Evacuation Policy 2024-25 - Exams
- Exams Guides and JCQ Regulations
- Exams Contingency Plan 2024-25
Results Day
A-Level results day is on 14th August 9.00-11.00am in the Theatre and GCSE results day is on 21st August 9.00-11.00am in the Atrium.
Post Results
If you’re unable to collect your results yourself and would like this emailed to you, please email the Exams Manager, Mrs Nowakowska on mnowakowska@oxfordspires.anthemtrust.uk stating:
“I (your name) give Mrs Nowakowska permission to email my exam results to (email address)“
Kindly note, emailed results will not be sent out until after 2pm.
The deadline for informing Mrs Nowakowska of this is 1st August 2025. Your request may not be processed if received after this date.