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How strict is the uniform policy when it comes to exams?

I have my Summer 2023 exams coming up and my school is demanding everyone must show up in school uniform to sit their exam even though you are allowed to go home after. I am thinking after half term to show up in non uniform for one day as I have another exam at another school. Is it really possible that I won’t be allowed to sit the exam because of uniform?

I also have to be in exam supervision as I have a timetable clash. When being escorted to a private room, what happens if people in the younger year try to disturb me or generally be annoying? Would they get reported to the exam board?
Reply 1
Original post by spiral22
I have my Summer 2023 exams coming up and my school is demanding everyone must show up in school uniform to sit their exam even though you are allowed to go home after. I am thinking after half term to show up in non uniform for one day as I have another exam at another school. Is it really possible that I won’t be allowed to sit the exam because of uniform?

I also have to be in exam supervision as I have a timetable clash. When being escorted to a private room, what happens if people in the younger year try to disturb me or generally be annoying? Would they get reported to the exam board?


just show up in your uniform, the last thing you want is some jobless teacher delaying your exam because they're pressed over your attire. also dont think about younger students, your not brad pitt; you wont attract a paparazzi of year 9s by simply walking to a separate room, trust me. just focus on your exams, and turn up in uniform.
Why? Your still in school when the exam is on. It makes sense to wear uniform.
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Original post by baziop
just show up in your uniform, the last thing you want is some jobless teacher delaying your exam because they're pressed over your attire. also dont think about younger students, your not brad pitt; you wont attract a paparazzi of year 9s by simply walking to a separate room, trust me. just focus on your exams, and turn up in uniform.


Yeah I get it. I’d imagine other people in my year such as my friends might try to communicate with me outside the exam room or something. Doubt it will happen but just being curious.
Reply 4
Original post by Other_Owl
Why? Your still in school when the exam is on. It makes sense to wear uniform.


My school has the option of donating your school clothes so you can do the final exam in non uniform
Original post by spiral22
I have my Summer 2023 exams coming up and my school is demanding everyone must show up in school uniform to sit their exam even though you are allowed to go home after. I am thinking after half term to show up in non uniform for one day as I have another exam at another school. Is it really possible that I won’t be allowed to sit the exam because of uniform?

I also have to be in exam supervision as I have a timetable clash. When being escorted to a private room, what happens if people in the younger year try to disturb me or generally be annoying? Would they get reported to the exam board?

When I was in school they wouldn’t allow you t sit the exam if you weren’t in uniform.
Reply 6
Original post by spiral22
I have my Summer 2023 exams coming up and my school is demanding everyone must show up in school uniform to sit their exam even though you are allowed to go home after. I am thinking after half term to show up in non uniform for one day as I have another exam at another school. Is it really possible that I won’t be allowed to sit the exam because of uniform?

I also have to be in exam supervision as I have a timetable clash. When being escorted to a private room, what happens if people in the younger year try to disturb me or generally be annoying? Would they get reported to the exam board?


Turn up in uniform but loosen tie and undo top button

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