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Reducing your administrative burdenOn-line tools available from QCDA

Overview: On-line tools

A range of on-line tools are available…They are free of charge

Designed with you in mind:To save you time

To help you embed good ways of working

Training versions and/or user guides are available for the more complex tools

Access arrangements online

Single central point for applying for access arrangements for all GCSE and GCE candidatesWill need to use for modified papersTraining version available on QCDA websiteView here

Exam policy generator (1)

All centres should have an exam policyRoles & responsibilities in relation to:

Entries, entry details and late entries

Exam fees

Access Arrangements

Malpractice

Appeals

And more…

New functionality of EPG – Diploma & DDA

Exam policy generator (2)

How does it work?RegisterAnswer a series of questionsGenerate editable MS Word documentSign off from Head of centreCirculate to all appropriate staffReview annually either via tool or in-centre

View here

Exam review generator

Demonstrate achievement / identify areas for improvementAppropriate to take to Senior Leadership TeamIncludes:

Volume of candidates, entries etcLate/ unexpected entries:

Number, cost and causes

Problems and their resolution

Suggest carry out after each exam seriesView here

Exam fees estimator

Estimates total cost of feesHighlights impact of late fees to Senior Leadership Team/ Heads of DepartmentGenerates a customisable report – for email or printProvides an estimate onlyNow includes Diploma principal learningView here

Exams timetable

Generates unique timetable for your centreCovers:

AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC

Can be viewed by:Teachers, parents, candidates

Create next summer’s timetable now!View here

Key dates calendar

Generates unique calendar for YOUDates when information will be released to you from Awarding Bodies (ABs) and JCQDeadlines to submit information to ABsNow includes Diploma components, iGCSEs & VQs

Can include other personal date itemsE.g. email reminders, other upcoming events

Register for email updates of changes to AB datesView here

Online toolsOthers tools are available at…

http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/578.aspx

OR

http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/exams/576.aspx

Any queries, feedback, issues, requests etc should go to our helpdesk:

0300 303 3011

Online toolsLinks to what we’ve covered today…

Access arrangements online:http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/exams/807.aspx

Exam policy generator:http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/exams/805.aspx

Exam review generator:http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/exams/810.aspx

Exam fees estimator:http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/exams/804.aspx

Examinations timetable:http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/exams/811.aspx

Key dates calendar:http://www.qcda.gov.uk/qualifications/exams/812.aspx