As the main UK exams kick off in earnest we hear about John's first day, which was not quite as smooth as he was hoping for. To bring our heart rates back down we kick back with Simon Robinson, the examinations officer at Monkton Coombe School- a leading, independent coed day & boarding school just outside of Bath. The school aims to give young people aged 2- 19 the qualities of character they need to become trusted employees, inspiring leaders, valued friends and loving parents, against the backdrop of the stunning Somerset countryside- just the setting we need to escape to during one of the biggest weeks in the exam calendar!

Former teacher Simon takes us on a magical mystery tour of what it's like to run exams in such an idyllic setting, realising that your neighbour is your line manager, and how an invigilation team bonds best over a free lunch. 

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