Guidance
Appendix B: accepted values for type of offence
Updated 21 September 2026
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| Type | Type of offence |
|---|---|
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | AA_deception |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | AA_improper assistance |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Bias or discrimination |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Breach of security |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Case ongoing |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Deception |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Failure to comply with regulations for Access Arrangements/Reasonable Adjustments/Special Consideration |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Failure to co-operate with an investigation |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Improper assistance to candidates |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Insufficient information |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Maladministration |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Negligence |
| Centre and centre staff malpractice | Offence not proven |
| Candidate malpractice | A breach of instructions or advice of an invigilator supervisor or the awarding body in relation to the examination rules and regulations |
| Candidate malpractice | AA_deception |
| Candidate malpractice | AA_improper assistance |
| Candidate malpractice | Allowing others to assist in the production of controlled assessments coursework or assisting others in the production of controlled assessments or coursework |
| Candidate malpractice | Allowing work to be copied e.g. posting written coursework on social networking sites prior to an examination/assessment |
| Candidate malpractice | Behaving in a way as to undermine the integrity of the examination |
| Candidate malpractice | Being in possession of confidential material in advance of the examination |
| Candidate malpractice | Bringing into the exam room notes in the wrong format or prohibited annotations |
| Candidate malpractice | Case ongoing |
| Candidate malpractice | Collusion working collaboratively with other candidates beyond what is permitted |
| Candidate malpractice | Copying from another candidate including the misuse of ICT |
| Candidate malpractice | Disruptive behaviour in the examination room or assessment session including the use of offensive language |
| Candidate malpractice | Exchanging obtaining receiving passing on information or the attempt to which could be examination related by means of - electronic written or non-verbal communication |
| Candidate malpractice | Exchanging obtaining receiving passing on information or the attempt to which could be examination related by means of - talking |
| Candidate malpractice | Failing to abide by the conditions of supervision designated to maintain the security of the examinations |
| Candidate malpractice | Impersonation pretending to be someone else arranging for another person to take ones place in an examination or an assessment |
| Candidate malpractice | Insufficient information |
| Candidate malpractice | Introduction of unauthorised material into the examination room - Calculators dictionaries when prohibited |
| Candidate malpractice | Introduction of unauthorised material into the examination room - Mobile phone or other electronic communicating devices |
| Candidate malpractice | Introduction of unauthorised material into the examination room - Notes study guides and personal organisers |
| Candidate malpractice | Introduction of unauthorised material into the examination room - Own blank paper |
| Candidate malpractice | Introduction of unauthorised material into the examination room - Personal stereo including MP3 iPod or any other similar electronic devices |
| Candidate malpractice | Introduction of unauthorised material into the examination room – watches (not smartwatches) |
| Candidate malpractice | Making a false declaration of authenticity |
| Candidate malpractice | Misuse of or attempted misuse of examination material and resources |
| Candidate malpractice | Offence not proven |
| Candidate malpractice | Plagiarism unacknowledged copying from published sources including the internet incomplete referencing and excluding the misuse of artificial intelligence |
| Candidate malpractice | Plagiarism misuse of artificial intelligence |
| Candidate malpractice | The alteration of any results document including certificates |
| Candidate malpractice | The deliberate destruction of work |
| Candidate malpractice | The inclusion of inappropriate offensive or obscene material in scripts coursework or portfolios |
| Candidate malpractice | The unauthorised use of a memory stick or similar device where a candidate uses a word processor |
| Candidate malpractice | Theft where the candidates work is removed or stolen |