Examination Procedures Review Service
Important Information about the Examination Procedures Review Service (EPRS)
CCEA Regulation has put in place arrangements for the Examination Procedures Review Service (EPRS).
The EPRS is open to candidates in Northern Ireland (NI) taking the following qualifications with CCEA Awarding Organisation and WJEC.
| Awarding Organisation | Qualification |
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| CCEA |
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| WJEC |
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Candidates in NI taking WJEC Eduqas, AQA, OCR and Pearson qualifications must apply for the EPRS through Ofqual Ofqual - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Applications to the EPRS
Applications cannot be made to EPRS before the outcome of an appeal has been formally reported by the awarding organisation (AO) to the candidate.
Applications can be made to EPRS on the basis that the candidate believes the AO:
- failed to follow its own procedure (allowed on procedural grounds); and/or
- failed to secure the outcomes required by the regulations and conditions set out and published by CCEA Regulation (allowed on compliance grounds).
The EPRS Terms of Reference can be found here:
The EPRS will consider applications and determine whether, in relation to the application, CCEA Awarding Organisation/WJEC has followed its own procedures in the management of the candidate’s appeal and secured outcomes which reflect the GCoR and Qualification Level Conditions set and published by CCEA Regulation.
The EPRS process will consider cases that meet the EPRS criteria and examine the submitted evidence from the AO and centre, and reach a decision. Applications will be considered by members of the EPRS Regulation Review Panel. The application will be upheld or dismissed. Both the AO and centre will be informed of the decision.
CCEA Regulation will endeavour to complete the EPRS process within 6 weeks. If we need further time, we will contact the centre to explain the reasons for this.
How to apply for an EPRS
EPRS applications will only be accepted by CCEA Regulation from a centre on behalf of a candidate.
EPRS Applications for CCEA Qualifications – Summer examination series
Centres will submit an EPRS application for a candidate taking a CCEA qualification through the EPRS online App accessed via the CCEA Central Login. Applications concerning CCEA AO will only be accepted through the EPRS App.
EPRS Applications for CCEA Qualifications – November and March examination series
EPRS applications should be made through the application form and submitted to CCEA Regulation at [email protected].
EPRS Applications for WJEC Qualifications - Summer examination series
EPRS applications for candidates taking WJEC GCE qualifications should be made through the application form and submitted to CCEA Regulation at [email protected].
General Enquiries
General enquiries about EPRS should be emailed to [email protected].