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It also explains how we ensure the quality of our marking, and where to go for support, to appeal your marks, or when something goes wrong.</p> <p>If you require this Exam and End-of-Module Assessment Policy document in an alternative format, please contact your Student Support Team via <a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/contact">http://www.open.ac.uk/contact</a> (phone +44 (0)300 303 5303) if you are a current Open University student.</p> <p>If you are an Apprenticeship learner, please contact your Apprenticeship Enrolment and Support Team, or AEST using the following details:</p> <p>For Apprenticeship Programmes in England, Scotland and Wales, Email: <a href="mailto:apprentice-support@open.ac.uk">apprentice-support@open.ac.uk</a> Telephone: 0300 3034121.</p> <p>For Apprentices in Northern Ireland your most appropriate contact may be your Staff Tutor, Education Manager, or Faculty Co-ordinator.</p> <p>If you live in Wales, you can speak with a student support adviser in Welsh on 029 2047 1170 should you wish to do so.</p> <p>For information about changes to the Exam and End-of-Module Assessment Policy please see the <a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/documents/changes">Change Log</a></p> <p>Related Policies:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/documents/policies/special-circumstances-policy">Special Circumstances Policy</a></li> <li><a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/documents/policies/ema-policy">End-of-Module Assessment (EMA) Policy</a></li> <li><a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/documents/policies/exam-policy">Exam Policy</a></li> <li><a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/documents/policies/module-results-determination-policy">Module Results Determination Policy</a></li> <li><a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/documents/policies/resit-resubmission-policy">Resit and Resubmission Policy</a></li> </ul> </div> <hr class="my-8 border-grey-lighter"> <h3 class="mb-8">Policy Document</h3> <div class=""> <div class=""> <ul class="list-icons list-pdf-lg"> <li> <p class="text-sm 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