Green light given after passing an inspection from the Joint Council for Qualifications

We are thrilled to announce that we have been given the green light after passing an inspection from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), the national exams watchdog on 21 May during a live AQA GCSE English Language examination.

The visit was unannounced by inspectors, whose evaluation confirmed that the school adheres to every national benchmark regarding the security, delivery, and environment of examinations. 

Inspectors noted strict security over live exam materials, confirmed all mandatory warning notices were displayed and verified that invigilator training had been completed ahead of schedule, on 11 and 12 May.

The JCQ report noted several areas of good practice, with only minor administrative suggestions, including moving a delivery log to the main reception – put forward to further streamline operations.

Callum Siddall, Proprietor of Chances Mentoring, said: “Our students often come to us needing a fresh start and they deserve an exam environment that is completely bulletproof. This perfect score proves to our young people, their families and our partners that we deliver the absolute highest standards when it matters most.”

The JCQ Centre Inspection Service monitors exam standards across the United Kingdom on behalf of major awarding bodies including AQA, CCEA and WJEC.

For specialist schools, a positive inspection outcome is considered critical in ensuring pupils – many of whom face significant personal challenges – receive valid and nationally recognised qualifications.