Updates to our Regulations for the Conduct of Assessment 

We’ve updated our Regulations for the Conduct of Assessment, and an overview of the other key changes is as follows: 

• Secure room access has been extended from 2-4 to 2-6 keyholders 
• Revised and updated section has been added on handling secure electronic materials 
• Actions given on identification of an issue when opening question packets 
• Additional guidance available on question paper transportation 
• Clarity provided on the scope of invigilation training requirements 
• Guidance on retention of electronic copies of learner work produced on-screen 
• Confirmation of a complete watch ban during external assessments 
• Additional section added on releasing papers to centre staff and dealing with unused scripts 
• Appendix on storage, access, and distribution of assessment materials, including pre-release. 

These regulations must be used for all external assessments set and marked by NCFE and supersede all previous versions with immediate effect.  

If you have any questions regarding any of these changes, please contact [email protected].