Vocational Exams - January 2021
Exams will take place as planned but to ensure children are safe and the risks of contracting COVID-19 are minimised, all students have the option to be tested in advance. All staff in attendance will also have consented to testing.
Consent is required for testing.
This can be given via the Arbor Parent App, by emailing in using the Consent Form or by bringing in a signed letter on the day of the exam or revision session. Click here for more information on COVID-19 testing in school.
if you are unable to attend the revison session for your exam, your COVID-19 test will take place prior to your exam. Please arrive 1 hour before your exam starts to allow time for testing and your result to become available.
- All students MUST bring their own equipment for the exam and be in school uniform to take their exams.
- Our canteen is closed so students will need to bring their own lunch/snacks/drinks as required.
- Masks must be work whilst on school premises, although if all candidates have been COVID-19 tested prior to the revision or exam, masks do not need to be work during the exam.
Child Development
Exam date: Wednesday 13 January 9.00 am
Revision session: Monday 11 January 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm
COVID Testing: Prior to Revision session, please arrive in the Fitness Suite between 11.15 - 11.30 am. This test will remain valid for the exam on Wednesday.
Letter home: Child Development
Health and Social Care
Exam date: Friday 5th February 1.00 pm [please note this exam ends after 3.15 pm therefore travel home will need to be arranged if required.]
Revision session: Friday 5th February 10.00 am
COVID Testing: Prior to Revision session, please arrive in the Fitness Suite between 9.30 - 9.45 am.
Letter home: Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Exam date: Monday 1 February 1.00 pm [please note this exam ends after 3.15 pm therefore travel home will need to be arranged if required.]
Revision session: Monday 1 February 9.00 am
COVID Testing: Prior to Revision session, please arrive in the Fitness Suite between 8.15 - 8.30 am.
Letter home: Enterprise
Creative Media
Exam date: Monday 11th January 1.00 pm [please note this exam ends after 3.15 pm therefore travel home will need to be arranged if required.]
Revision session: Monday 11th January 10.00 am
COVID Testing: Prior to Revision session, please arrive in the Fitness Suite between 9.45 - 10.00 am
Letter home: Creative Media
Sports Science
Exam date: Monday 11th January 8.40 am [there will be a 20 min warm up prior to the start of the exam, exam starts 9.00 am]
COVID Testing: Prior to warm up, please arrive in the Fitness Suite between 8.00 - 8.15 am
Letter home: Sports Science
Engineering
Exam date: Tuesday 12th January 9.00 am
Revision session: Monday 11th January 9.00 - 11.00 am
COVID Testing: Prior to Revision session, please arrive in the Fitness Suite between 9.00 - 9.15 am This test will remain valid for the exam on Tuesday.
Letter home: Engineering
GCSE Summer 2021 information
Please find below a Q&A document from the government regarding changes to the exams in summer 2021. Also a letter for students which has been placed on their showmyhomework account too.
A letter to students from the Government
Exam Timetable January and February 2021
Year 11 Parent Info Evening and Introduction to GCSE Pod
Mrs Mills Year 11 Presentation
How To Support Your Child Using GCSE POD
Parents Guide - How to Support Your Child Doing Their GCSEs
Core Subjects
The Year 11 Core presentation evening is coming soon.
Useful Resources
Help to Support your Child through their Exams
Academic Writing Assembly Presentation
"Exams are coming up and I don't know where to start"
Links to a wide range of Revision Strategy resources including support for dyslexic learners.
SHARE Project
The Schools Health and Resilience Education Project (SHARE) have produced a series of resources to help young people to prepare and deal with the stress of exams.
Where can I go for Stress Support?
Links to Website that provides Advice for Exam Pressure
Exam Regulations and Access
KS3 Exam Preparation for Parents
Written Examinations Regulations
Using Social Media Regulations
Guidance for Non-Examination Assessments
Plagiarism Assessment Malpractice Policy
Calculator Exam Regulations 2021
Completing Coursework Assessments
