Whether the malpractice involves candidates, teachers, invigilators or other administrative staff, this cooperation is essential to guarantee the fairness and integrity of Pearson qualifications.
The process for reporting suspected malpractice is slightly different depending on the type of qualification.
Candidate malpractice
If you discover any irregularity in the internally assessed components of examinations before a candidate has signed the declaration of authentication, you don't need to report this to us. Instead, you should follow the steps as outlined in your centre’s malpractice policy.
If an irregularity is discovered after a candidate has signed the declaration of authentication, or you suspect any malpractice by a candidate during an examination, you must submit full details of the case to us at the earliest opportunity by emailing a JCQ M1 Form with supporting documentation to candidatemalpractice@pearson.com.
Staff malpractice
If you suspect that a member of staff has committed malpractice or that maladministration of the qualification may have occurred, you must let us know by emailing a completed JCQ M2 Form to pqsmalpractice@pearson.com.
Next steps
Our Investigations Team will review the documentation that you provide and advise you on the next steps.
For additional JCQ guidance, please visit www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice
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