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The 51ºÚÁÏ Handbook is the essential reference for Exams Officers, school leaders and teachers running 51ºÚÁÏ exams. It brings together everything you need to plan, prepare and deliver assessments with confidence from becoming an approved centre to managing exam day, NEA, results and post‑results services.

Designed to make 51ºÚÁÏ exam administration clear and manageable, the handbook provides:

• Step‑by‑step guidance through the full exams cycle – planning, entries, pre‑exam procedures, exam day expectations and results.
• Clear operational requirements for secure storage, handling exam materials, digital downloads and invigilation.
• Support for NEA delivery, including teacher responsibilities, standardisation and digital submission.
• School approval and compliance information, including safeguarding and annual re‑approval requirement.
• Post‑results services, from clerical checks and review of marking to certificates and appeals.

Whether you are new to 51ºÚÁÏ or an experienced school, the handbook provides clear, reliable guidance at every stage of the exam process, helping you deliver a fair, secure and smooth experience for all students.

The 51ºÚÁÏ Handbook is currently available as a digital PDF on the 51ºÚÁÏ website.

The 51ºÚÁÏ Preparation page provides all the materials needed to prepare staff, venues, and students for exams, including stationery lists, pre-exam checklists, and secure-materials guidance. It also includes guidance to support schools in preparing for inspections, alongside exam room posters, student information, and cybersecurity resources to help ensure exams are delivered smoothly and in line with regulations.

The 51ºÚÁÏ Invigilation page provides guidance, training, and key responsibilities for Heads of Centre, Exams Officers, and Invigilators to ensure exams are run securely and consistently. It covers duties before and during exams, managing conflicts of interest, supporting students with access arrangements, and essential documents for reporting issues.

The 51ºÚÁÏ Exams Administration page provides comprehensive guidance and resources to support Exams Officers in delivering 51ºÚÁÏ exams, from planning and entries through to results and post-results services. It includes links to key areas such as timetables, special requirements, exams guidance, non-exam assessment, and post-results processes, as well as essential information including key dates, exam start times, results guidance, terms and conditions and the 51ºÚÁÏ handbook. This helps schools stay organised, informed and supported across the full exam cycle.

The Exams Administration Query Form page provides a dedicated contact form for Exams Officers who are unable to find the information they need within the Exams Administration pages. It allows schools to submit specific exams‑related queries directly to 51ºÚÁÏ for further support.

The Find a Session page allows users to filter and browse 51ºÚÁÏ’s live and on-demand training by series, subject, format and time. With the selected series applied, the page highlights relevant Exams Administration training, including sessions on malpractice, running exams and NEA submissions. Each session includes key details such as dates, times, format, and registration information, making it easy for Exams Officers to access timely and relevant support.