OCR takes all reports of malpractice seriously; however, in order to investigate concerns effectively, we will require information of a reasonably detailed standard. We will accept anonymous reports, although knowing how the information has been obtained and the reporting party’s relationship with the centre may add credibility.
Anyone wishing to report suspected malpractice to OCR should include as much of the following information as possible/is relevant:
- The qualifications and subjects involved
- The centre involved
- The names of staff/candidates involved
- The regulations breached/specific nature of suspected malpractice
- When and where the suspected malpractice occurred
- Whether multiple examination series are affected
- If the issue has been reported to the centre and what the outcome was
- How the issue became apparent.
Documentary evidence can be particularly useful and should be provided where it is available. Reports of suspected malpractice should be sent to malpractice@ocr.org.uk. Our malpractice team is also happy to provide advice.