Double Marker Schedule
Double Marker: Key Deadlines & Chronological Workflow
This guide outlines the critical operational deadlines for schools participating in the Double Marker GCSE mock cohort. It is based on a mock exam date of Monday, 16th November 2026, ensuring all results and diagnostic feedback are delivered by Thursday, 3rd December 2026.
📅 The 14-Day Mock Calendar
The timeline is structured around Mock Exam Day (Day 0). Please ensure your school team is fully aware of these hard deadlines to prevent delays in processing and results delivery.
Date | Phase | Relative Milestone | Action Required by School / No More Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, 2nd November 2026 | Phase 1: Setup | T-14 Days | No More Marking requests pupil CSV data and teacher marker emails. |
Monday, 9th November 2026 | Phase 1: Setup | T-7 Days | DEADLINE: School uploads pupil CSV data via the secure portal. |
Tuesday, 10th November 2026 | Phase 1: Setup | T-6 Days | No More Marking delivers personalised, barcoded PDF booklets and scanning links. |
Monday, 16th November 2026 | Phase 2: Exam | Day 0 | MOCK EXAM DAY: Pupils sit the paper using printed personalised booklets. |
Wednesday, 18th November 2026 | Phase 2: Exam | Exam + 2 Days | DEADLINE: School scans completed booklets and uploads them. |
Thursday, 19th November 2026 | Phase 3: Verify | Exam + 3 Days | No More Marking verifies scan quality and completes page-matching checks. |
Friday, 20th November 2026 | Phase 3: Verify | Exam + 4 Days | DEADLINE: School Super User confirms any absentee discrepancies. |
Tuesday, 24th November 2026 | Phase 4: Marking | Exam + 8 Days | AI processing and question allocations complete. Teacher Marking Platform Opens. |
Tuesday, 1st December 2026 | Phase 4: Marking | Exam + 15 Days | DEADLINE: Teachers complete their small marking allocations (5 working days). |
Thursday, 3rd December 2026 | Phase 5: Results | Exam + 17 Days | RESULTS DELIVERED: CJ scaling applied and diagnostic feedback reports released. |
🛠️ Step-by-Step Action Plan
1. Pre-Exam Preparation (T-14 to T-6)
- Pupil CSV Upload: Populate the provided template with pupil names, candidate numbers, and class allocations.
- Marker Details: Provide the email addresses of the English department teachers who will be marking. They will receive automated invitations to register on the platform.
- Printing Booklets: Print the PDF booklets single-sided or double-sided (as specified in printing instructions) for use in the exam hall.
2. Exam & Scanning (Day 0 to Exam + 2)
- Run the Mock: Pupils write their responses directly inside the response spaces in their booklets.
- Prepare for Scanning: Guillotine or slice off the booklet spines.
- Batch Scanning: Scan booklets in batches (maximum of 4 pupils per PDF file) and upload them directly via your unique scanning link.
3. Teacher Marking Window (Exam + 8 to Exam + 15)
- Workload Reduction: Because marking is distributed at the question/item level (rather than marking entire booklets), teachers only grade a small, blind sample of pupil responses.
- Target Allocation: Expect approximately 6 to 7 script allocations per teacher
- Deadline: All marking must be submitted by Tuesday, 1st December 2026 to allow the rescaling engine to run.
🚀 Call to Action & Onboarding Links
To secure your place in the 16th November Mock Cohort, please complete the following steps:
- Register Your School: Fill out the Expression of Interest Survey to provide your school's DfE number and mock details.
- Review GDPR Terms: Forward our secure GDPR & AI Agreement to your school's Data Protection Officer (DPO) for sign-off.
- Book a Consultation: If you would like to ask questions or review your cohort parameters, Book a Call Next Week with Daisy Christodoulou.
Updated on: 17/08/2026
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