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For more information and clarification about the exams please visit Functional Skills | Open Awards, for whom we are a registered Exam Centre. You will also find practice papers at all levels to ensure you are fully prepared on the day. For any further queries or concerns please contact examcentre@refocus.school or telephone 01933 391660.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The exam will take place at 8 Knox Road, Wellingborough, Northants, NN81HW. We have a dedicated Exam Centre. Please see pictures on our website
On the day of your exam please turn up 15 minutes prior to the start in order that your identification can be verified. You must bring your valid Identification with you on the day of your exam.
You will be allocated a booth number. At your booth you will have your log in details and password. It is important that once you have logged in you check the details listed are accurate, in particular that names are spelt correctly, as these will be listed on certificates.
The invigilator will ensure that you have arrived for the correct exam at the correct level as indicated on your booking form.
We are based on Knox Road, Wellingborough. There is plenty of free unrestricted, off road parking available in the vicinity.
This is Subject dependent and varies according to Reasonable Adjustments. Typically, without any adjustments the English exams are an hour in duration each. Maths, the maximum length is two hours, but this varies dependant on the level being sat.
You are not permitted to talk to any other candidate during the exam. You must not have a mobile phone in your possession and you are not permitted to wear a hat/ hood or face covering during the exam period. You are not able to eat for the duration of the exam. Refusing to follow any of these rules could result in your exam being forfeited.
Open Awards strive to return exam scores within 28 days. You will be notified by email using the details on the booking form.