NOTES TO THE TRAINER

This slide does not form part of the presentation and should be deleted when the information below is
understood
JCQ states:
Invigilators and those acting as a Communication Professional, a Language Modifier, a practical assistant, a prompter, a reader or a
scribe must fully understand the respective role and what is and what is not permissible in the examination room
The head of centre must ensure that the person appointed is a responsible adult, is appropriately trained and fully understands
the rules of the access arrangement(s). (ICE 13.6)
A training session must be held for any new invigilators and those facilitating an access arrangement for a candidate under
examination conditions. An update meeting must be held for the existing invigilation team so that they are aware of any changes.
A record of the content of the training given to invigilators and those facilitating an access arrangement for a candidate under
examination conditions must be available for inspection and retained on file until the deadline for reviews of marking has passed
or until any appeal, malpractice or other results enquiry has been completed, whichever is later. (ICE 12.3)

The aim of this presentation is to support the delivery of training, so facilitators and invigilators understand their individual
roles, what is expected of them and the rules of particular access arrangements. This template is provided as an example
only. This presentation should be edited to suit your training needs or ways of working in your centre. Remember to add
your name and date of training on this cover slide.
Any change to JCQ instructions/regulations for 2022/23 that impacts on the content of this presentation is highlighted and a
summary slide (slide 26) provided. Any changes/updates in the JCQ publication Access Arrangements and Reasonable
Adjustments (AA) where they may impact on the role/training of a facilitator should be closely checked by the Additional
Learning Support lead/SENCo and highlighted during training.
Each slide is intended to give a brief overview; some slides provide suggested handouts (shown at the bottom of the slide) to
supplement the overview to ensure the role and rules of the arrangement are fully covered. These could be changed to
electronic links to relevant information or links emailed to trainees prior to the training session.
The trainer can choose to issue these handouts/provide links to the information and any other relevant information deemed
appropriate. The rules on the use of reader, scribe, practical assistant and prompter should be clearly detailed.
Where an access arrangement is never used in a centre, the slide (or section of a slide) can be deleted. W here an
arrangement, commonly used in a centre, is not included in the presentation, a slide should be added.
(Lighter text in this presentation indicates a direct quote from the JCQ publications as identified)
A video icon on a slide indicates a video is available to support training (Access arrangements (Invigilating and facilitating
access arrangements); The Role of a Reader; The Role of a Scribe) should you choose to use them. To access the
videos, login to the Online Portal and select Training Videos (select video category Invigilator training). Have this page
running in the background during your training and toggle between the presentation and the page to play a video at the
required point. Delete the video icon/details if not relevant/appropriate to your training session.
Training for invigilators and facilitators
supervising and supporting access arrangement
candidates
Presented by [insert name]
[Insert date]

This template is provided for members of The Exams Office only and must not be shared beyond use in your centre
Welcome

 Insert any relevant information or delete this slide

NOTES TO THE TRAINER

Delete this text box when the information contained below is understood
Add any relevant housekeeping or other information here in terms of your welcome messages.
Areas covered

 Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments (overview, role of a

facilitator)
 General principles for invigilating candidates with access arrangements
 Arrangements available (the rules of the arrangement and the role of the
invigilator and/or facilitator)
 Regulation changes 2022/2023
 Centre specific information and instructions
 Questions and evaluation
Training objectives

To ensure invigilators supervising candidates and facilitators supporting candidates fully

understand:

 their respective roles and what is and what is not permissible in the exam room

 the rules of the access arrangement(s)

References to ICE relate to the JCQ publication Instructions for Conducting Examinations 2022-2023
References to AA relate to the JCQ publication Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments 2022-2023
Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments
NOTES TO THE TRAINER

An overview from the JCQ:Delete this text box when the information contained below is understood
Inform trainees that when using the term ‘access arrangements’ this refers to access
arrangements and reasonable adjustments
Access Arrangements allow candidates/learners with special educational needs, disabilities or
temporary injuries to access the assessment without changing the demands of the assessment. For
example, readers, scribes and Braille question papers. In this way Awarding Bodies will comply with
the duty of the Equality Act 2010 to make ‘reasonable adjustments’.
Reasonable Adjustments
The Equality Act 2010 requires an Awarding Body to make reasonable adjustments where a disabled
person would be at a substantial disadvantage in undertaking an assessment.
A reasonable adjustment for a particular person may be unique to that individual and may not be
included in the list of available Access Arrangements.
How reasonable the adjustment is will depend on a number of factors including the needs of the
disabled candidate/learner. An adjustment may not be considered reasonable if it involves
unreasonable costs, timeframes or affects the security or integrity of the assessment.
There is no duty on the Awarding Bodies to make any adjustment to the assessment objectives being
tested in an assessment.
Reference www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/access-arrangements-and-special-consideration/
The role of a facilitator

What is a facilitator?
 A person appointed to support (facilitate) certain access arrangements for a candidate under
examination conditions

When is a facilitator appointed?

 A facilitator is appointed to support a candidate who is approved the use of a:
o Communication Professional
o Language Modifier
o practical assistant
o prompter
o reader
o scribe

Where a person is appointed to facilitate an access arrangement,... he/she is responsible to the exams officer and must
be acceptable to the head of centre. The person appointed must not normally be the candidate’s own subject teacher or
teaching assistant. Where the candidate’s own subject teacher or teaching assistant is used, a separate invigilator must
always be present. The person appointed must not be a relative, friend or peer of the candidate. A private tutor cannot
facilitate an access arrangement. (ICE 13.6)

📹 Access arrangements www.keenpac.co.uk

General principles for invigilating candidates with
access arrangements

Invigilators and those acting as a Communication Professional, a Language Modifier, a practical assistant, a
prompter, a reader or a scribe must fully understand the respective role and what is and what is not permissible
in the examination room. (ICE13.6)
Invigilators must be informed of those candidates with access arrangements and must be made aware of the
access arrangement(s) awarded. (ICE 16.4)

Invigilation arrangements
 Invigilators must conduct all exams according to the requirements in ICE for all candidates
whether any candidate is awarded an access arrangement or not
 A separate invigilator is required to supervise candidates requiring the support of a facilitator
unless, where permitted by the regulations, and on a one-to-one basis with a candidate, the
invigilator may also act as the facilitator
Where an arrangement requires an invigilator to supervise a candidate on a one-to-one basis
(whether the arrangement requires a facilitator or not), the invigilator should:
 introduce the role to the candidate (for example, I am here to invigilate your exam…)

To maintain a level playing field, the candidate must have the same invigilation experience as other candidates in the
main exam room(s)
General principles for invigilating candidates with
access arrangements
 Dependent on the needs of the candidate, the candidate may be approved the use of several arrangements
at the same time (for example a reader, a scribe and 25% extra time)
 The rules of each individual arrangement must be applied in the exam room

Facilitator
Where an arrangement requires the support of a facilitator - at the start of each session, the person appointed
should:
 introduce the role to the candidate (for example, I am here to read for you in your exam...)
 remind the candidate of the rules of the arrangement(s)

Invigilator
If the invigilator is also acting as the facilitator on a one-to-one basis with a candidate, the invigilator should:
 introduce the roles to the candidate (for example, I am here to invigilate your exam, I am also your reader...)
 remind the candidate of the rules of the arrangement(s)

To maintain a level playing field, the candidate must have the same invigilation experience as other candidates in the main exam
room(s)
Access arrangements available

The rules of the arrangement and the role of

the invigilator and/or facilitator
Computer reader/reader

Computer reader
This is an arrangement where the candidate uses assistive technology to complete the exam
Computer software which accurately reads out text, (including synthetic speech software stored on a memory
stick) but does not decode or interpret the paper, may be used as a computer reader…
In cases where a computer reader is unable to recognise and thus read an individual word, a reader may read
out the word to the candidate… (AA 5.5)

A reader
This is a facilitator who reads all or some of the instructions and questions on the exam paper to the
candidate
 Must be trained and fully follow The rules – the use of a reader
(A Reader may… must... must not…)
 Will be issued with the JCQ Memory aid for a reader prior to each exam session
A reader ...is a responsible adult who reads the instructions of the question paper and the questions
to the candidate. This may involve reading the whole paper to the candidate or the candidate may
request only some words to be read. (AA 5.5)
Where a reader may be required to read an individual word that the computer reader is unable to
recognise, the rules on the use of a reader apply
Computer reader/reader

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act as the reader.
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Where candidates approved the use of a reader are accommodated, in a separate room, etc.

Papers (or sections of papers) testing reading

A computer reader will be allowed in papers (or sections of papers) testing reading.
A reader… will not be allowed to read questions or text in papers (or sections of papers) testing reading...
In a paper (or a section of a paper) testing reading a reader may read back, upon request, what the candidate has written without
any emphasis on errors. (AA 5.5)

 Handout: copy of relevant extracts from AA 5.5 including ‘The rules – the use of a reader

📹 The role of a reader

Read aloud and/or the use of an examination
reading pen
Read aloud NOTES TO THE TRAINER

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This an arrangement where the candidate may read aloud in the exam room
Use of an examination reading pen
A candidate who reads aloud to himself/herself must be accommodated in another room, away from the main
Where applicable to any candidates in your centre, add to the slide relevant information for the
examination room. (AA 5.6)invigilator supervising a candidate using an examination reading pen, for example how the
invigilator supervising a candidate using an examination reading pen, for example how the
reading pen technology is managed in your centre, use of headphones, etc.
Use of an examination reading pen
This is an arrangement where the candidate uses assistive technology to complete the exam
A permitted examination reading pen, provided by the centre, must not have an in-built dictionary or thesaurus, or
a data storage facility.
A candidate using an examination reading pen may be accommodated within the main examination hall. However,
the candidate must use headphones plugged into the examination reading pen. (ICE 14.17)
An examination reading pen may be used in papers (or sections of papers) testing reading… (AA 5.6)

Invigilator
 Where a candidate reads aloud, invigilation will take place in another room, away from the main
examination room
 Where a candidate is using an examination reading pen...

 Handout: copy of relevant extracts from AA 5.6

Scribe/speech recognition technology

A scribe
This is a facilitator who writes or types the candidate’s dictated answers to questions on the exam
paper
 Must be trained and fully follow The rules – the use of a scribe
(A Scribe must... must not… may…)
 Must complete a Scribe cover sheet
 Will be issued with the JCQ Memory aid for a scribe prior to each exam session

A scribe is a responsible adult who, in non-examination assessments and/or in an examination but not in a
Speaking Test, writes or types a candidate’s dictated answers to the questions...
The centre is responsible for ensuring that the candidate and scribe cannot be overheard by, or distract
other candidates. (This will also apply if the candidate uses speech recognition technology.) (ICE 13.4)
Invigilator
Normally, the candidate and scribe will be accommodated in another room. Where the candidate and scribe
are accommodated in another room, on a one-to-one basis, the invigilator may additionally act as the scribe.
(ICE 13.4)


📹
Handouts: copies of relevant extracts from AA 5.7 including ‘The rules – the use of a scribe’
The role of a scribe
Scribe/speech recognition technology
NOTES TO THE TRAINER

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Use of speech recognition technology
Speech recognition technology
This is an arrangement where the candidate uses assistive technology to complete the
Where applicable to any candidates in your centre, add to the slide relevant information for the
exam invigilator supervising a candidate using any form of speech recognition technology, for example
how the technology
Where a candidate is approved the useisofmanaged in youras
a scribe... centre, if the candidate
appropriate will be needs,
to his/her in a separate
theroom, etc.
candidate
may alternatively use:
• a word processor with the spelling and grammar check facility enabled*...
• a word processor with predictive text/spelling and grammar check facility enabled*...
• speech recognition technology with predictive text when the candidate dictates into a word
processor*…
• computer software, producing speech, which is used to dictate to a scribe…
In all cases a scribe cover sheet must be completed (AA 5.7)
*NB These arrangements will not be permitted in ELC, GCSE and GCE Modern Foreign Language specifications

Invigilator
 [Insert…]

Use of a scribe – Modern Foreign Language papers

A scribe will not be allowed in Modern Foreign Language papers, unless the candidate can dictate
foreign words letter by letter… (AA 5.7)
Practical assistant

A practical assistant
This is a facilitator who, at the instruction of the candidate, carries out practical tasks (where
approved by the awarding body) on the candidate’s behalf

 Must be trained in and fully follow The rules – the use of a practical assistant
(A Practical Assistant must... must not… may…)
 Must complete a Practical Assistant cover sheet

...must be made aware, prior to the examination, of the task(s) he/she will be performing as specifically
approved by the awarding body. (ICE 13.2)

Invigilator
Candidates using a practical assistant may need to be accommodated in another room.
Where the candidate and practical assistant are accommodated in another room, on a one-to-one basis, the
invigilator may additionally act as the practical assistant. (ICE 13.2)

 Handouts: copies of relevant extracts from AA 5.14 including ‘The rules – the use of a practical assistant’
The role of a roving invigilator

Where the invigilator additionally acts as a practical assistant, a reader and/or a scribe, as
per paragraphs 13.2 to 13.4, the centre must additionally use a ‘roving’ invigilator. The
‘roving’ invigilator will enter the room at regular intervals in order to observe the conducting of the
NOTES TO THE TRAINER
examination, ensure all relevant rules are being adhered to and to support the practical
assistant/reader and/or scribe Delete this text box
in maintaining thewhen the information
integrity contained below
of the examination. (ICEis13)
understood
Consider customising and making use of the ROVING INVIGILATOR CHECKLIST TEMPLATE on
The Exams Office website.
Invigilator
 The invigilator (also acting as a practical assistant, a reader and/or a scribe) should inform the
candidate prior to the start of the exam that this will happen during the exam and that the candidate
should continue with their exam as normal

 Handout: (Copy of the centre’s roving invigilator checklist)

Prompter

A prompter
This is a facilitator appointed to keep the candidate focused on completing the exam

 Must be trained in and fully follow the rules of the arrangement

(A Prompter may… must... must not…)
 Is briefed prior to each exam on the appropriate method of prompting a particular candidate

…is a responsible adult who may sit beside the candidate in order to keep him or her focused on the need to
answer a question and then move on to answering the next question. (ICE 14.12)
The prompter must not normally be the candidate’s own subject teacher and must not be a relative, friend or
peer of the candidate. A private tutor cannot act as a prompter for the candidate. (ICE 14.15)

Invigilator
The invigilator may act as a prompter, a practical assistant, a reader and/or a scribe where the candidate is
accommodated separately on a one-to-one basis.
If the prompter is also acting as a Language Modifier a separate invigilator will be required. (ICE 13.6)

 Handouts: copies of AA 5.10 and ICE 14.11-16

Supervised rest breaks
This is an arrangement where the timing of the exam is paused, the candidate allowed a rest break
under the required level of supervision, and the exam is restarted when the candidate is ready to
continue
During the supervised rest break the candidate must not have access to the question paper/answer booklet. The
purpose of a supervisedNOTESrest break
TO THEis for a break from the examination and should not be used as ‘thinking
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If the candidate needs to leave the examination room, an invigilator must accompany the candidate.
Consider customising and making use of the SUPERVISED REST BREAK RECORD TEMPLATE on
There is no maximum time The set for supervised
Exams rest breaks. The decision must be made by the SENCo based on
Office website.
their knowledge of the candidate’s needs and the candidate’s normal way of working when placed under timed
conditions. It may be helpful to consider in advance of the examination(s) how many breaks a candidate might
need and the approximate duration of the supervised rest break. This will allow sufficient staff to be available to
facilitate the rest break. . (AA 5.1)

Invigilator
 Must ensure the candidate does not have access to the question paper/answer booklet during a
supervised rest break, and
 the candidate is accompanied if needing to leave the exam room temporarily
 the full time for the exam is given to the candidate around the supervised rest break(s)
 Records the time and duration of the supervised rest break(s)
 Is briefed prior to each exam where invigilating a candidate with supervised rest breaks on how
the exam should be conducted
Separate invigilation within the centre

This is an arrangement where a candidate with an established difficulty sits the examination outside of
the main examination hall/room e.g. a room for a smaller group of candidates

Where candidates are subject to separate invigilation within the centre, the regulations and guidance within this
booklet must always be adhered to. This is particularly so in relation to accommodation and invigilation
arrangements (see sections 11 and 12). (ICE 14.18)

Invigilator
 Is briefed prior to each exam session when supervising a candidate on a one-to-one
basis/a smaller group of candidates and is made aware of any issues relating to the
candidate/candidates
Word processors (computers, laptops and tablets)
NOTES TO THE EXAMS OFFICER
This is an arrangement where a candidate is granted the use of a word processor (computer, laptop
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or tablet)
Consider customising and making use of the WORD PROCESSOR CHECKLIST TEMPLATE on
The candidate may Thethe
complete Exams Office
whole ofwebsite.
the exam on the word processor or choose to write some
Use of such a checklist is a good practice way of ensuring:
answers in the answer booklet
• the logistics around candidates using a word processor for exams are all in place in readiness
• the logistics around candidates using a word processor for exams are all in place in readiness
for the exam
• the processes to be followed in the exam room are confirmed
Invigilator • the instructions to word processor candidates are issued as standard in every exam
 Is briefed prior to each exam session when supervising a candidate/candidates using a word
processor on how the exam(s) should be conducted, if the exam(s) will take place in a main
exam room or in another room separate to the main cohort, etc.
 Is briefed on the printing arrangements in place
...must either be connected to a printer so that a script can be printed off, or have the facility to print from a
portable storage medium. This must be done after the examination is over. The candidate must be present to
verify that the work printed is his or her own. Word processed scripts must be attached to any answer booklet
which contains some of the answers... (ICE 14.25)
An awarding body may require a word processor cover sheet to be included with the candidate’s typed script.
Please refer to the relevant awarding body’s instructions. (ICE 14.26)

 Handout: copy of ICE 14.20-26 (A copy of the centre’s word processor checklist)
Bilingual translation dictionaries
Colour naming for candidates who are colour blind

Use of a bilingual translation dictionary

This is an arrangement where a candidate whose first language is not English, Irish or Welsh may
NOTES TO THE TRAINER
be permitted (and where allowed by the awarding body’s specification) to use a (word to word)
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bilingual dictionary
NOTE: ICE 14.3 was amended on 25 October 2022 as follows: A bilingual translation dictionary
A standard bilingual translation dictionary
is not permitted mustBengali,
in GCSE be used byModern
GCSE the candidate.
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GCSE be an
Panjabi electronic This
examinations. bilingual
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translation dictionary or more to the
typically preparation
a hard time forbilingual
copy paper the Speaking Test.
translation dictionary.
Monolingual dictionaries (which define words and phrases), translators (including web-based translators),
wordlists or glossaries must not be used… (ICE 14.9)
Colour naming by the invigilator for candidates who are colour blind
This is an arrangement where the invigilator may be permitted to name colours for a candidate
No other information or explanation can be given to the candidate. If the candidate has been using a colour
chart, he or she will be permitted to do so in written examinations or practical examinations.
Where coloured images are included in a question paper, but do not form part of the assessment objectives
and are not specifically testing the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the paper, the centre may
photocopy the question paper into black and white… where considered beneficial to the candidate. (ICE
14.10)
Invigilator
 Is provided with the relevant dictionary as part of the secure exam materials issued prior to the
start of the exam session
 Is fully briefed prior to the start of the exam session on how colour naming should be applied
Extra time

This arrangement is where extra time is added on to the duration of the exam paper

Extra time must not be confused with supervised rest breaks... (AA 5.2)

The most common arrangement is 25% extra time (although up to and over 50% may be
permitted for a candidate in exceptional circumstances)
As example - a candidate awarded 25% extra time in a 2-hour exam paper, will be approved
to take up to 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the paper

Invigilator
 Is briefed prior to the start of the exam session on the exam time duration including
extra time for the candidate
 Ensures that the correct finishing time of the exam is calculated and clearly
communicated to the candidate
 Amends the finishing time displayed to the candidate to reflect the extra time awarded
Modified papers

This arrangement is where a candidate is provided with an exam paper in a modified format
Various standard formats are made available by awarding bodies
The centre is permitted to prepare certain modified papers prior to the starting time of the exam (as
example, an enlarged paper and/or a paper copied onto coloured paper)

Invigilator
 Ensure that the correct modified question paper has been placed face-up on the relevant
candidate's desk
Other arrangements

There are other arrangements that may be in place for a candidate

 Some arrangements may beNOTES
accommodated in the main exam room(s) - others may require a
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candidate to be accommodated separately
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 Examples of other arrangements include:
Add/delete any arrangements that are, or likely to be, relevant to any of your exam candidates.
o Amplification equipment Give a brief overview of each relevant arrangement to ensure that invigilators know what to
o Braillers expect and how the different arrangements may need to be managed by the invigilator in the
exam room.
o Closed circuit television (CCTV)
o Coloured overlays (this would also include reading rulers, virtual overlays and virtual reading
rulers)
o Fidget toys and stress balls
o Low vision aid/magnifier
o Non-electronic ear defenders/ear plugs
o Optical Character Reader (OCR) scanners
o Squared paper for visual spatial difficulties
There may also be cases where last minute temporary/emergency arrangements may need to be put in
place due to candidate illness, injury or other indisposition at exam time
Invigilator
 Will be briefed accordingly prior to each exam session involving the supervision of access
arrangement candidates
Regulation changes 2022/2023
(Which may impact on the role of the invigilator and/or facilitator)

Invigilating candidates with access arrangements (ICE 13.6)

Where a person is appointed to facilitate an access arrangement... The person appointed must not
normally be the candidate’s own subject teacher or teaching assistant. Where the candidate’s own
subject teacher or teaching assistant is used, a separate invigilator must always be present.

Supervised rest breaks (AA 5.1)

Some candidates may additionally require 25% extra time.

During the supervised rest break the candidate must not have access to the question paper/answer
booklet. The purpose of a supervised rest break is for a break from the examination and should
not be used as ‘thinking time’.

Bilingual translation dictionaries (ICE 14.3)

This section was amended on 25 October 2022. A bilingual translation dictionary is not permitted in
GCSE Bengali, GCSE Modern Hebrew and GCSE Panjabi examinations. This also extends to the
preparation time for the Speaking Test.
Centre-specific information and instructions

 Insert information or delete this slide

NOTES TO THE TRAINER

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Add here any centre-specific information and/or instructions that may not have been covered in
previous slides that are pertinent to facilitators and/or invigilators supporting/supervising access
arrangement candidates.
Questions and evaluation

NOTES TO THE TRAINER

 Any questions? Delete this text box when the information contained below is understood
Ask the trainees if they have any further questions not previously answered during the training,
Ideally ask trainees to complete an evaluation form to determine if the aims of the training were
achieved. (You might wish to return to slide ‘Training objectives’ to prompt responses to this).
 Evaluation form An example, ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS: TRAINING EVALUATION FORM TEMPLATE is provided to
support this presentation.
Record the training given as required. Customise the
INVIGILATOR TRAINING RECORD TEMPLATE for this purpose.
Language Modifier

A Language Modifier
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 Must be trained in and fully follow The rules – the use of a Language Modifier
If this arrangement is relevant to any candidate(s) in your centre, move this slide above the
(A Language
slide Modifier
‘Centre specific may…
information must... must not…)
and instructions.
 Must complete a Language Modifierdelete
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slide. (Form 6A)
 Will be issued with the JCQ Memory aid for a Language Modifier prior to each exam session

…is a responsible adult who may clarify the carrier language used in the examination paper when requested to do
so by a candidate.
…must not explain technical terms or subject-specific terms.
…will not be allowed to read questions or text in a paper (or a section of a paper) testing reading (AA 5.11)

Invigilator
Wherever possible the candidate and the Language Modifier should be accommodated in another room.
A separate Language Modifier and invigilator must be available for each candidate. The invigilator must listen
carefully and observe the conduct of the Language Modifier throughout the duration of the examination. The
invigilator must countersign the cover sheet ensuring that it accurately reflects the actions of the Language
Modifier during the examination. (ICE 13.1)

 Handouts: copies of relevant extracts from AA 5.11 including ‘The rules – the use of a Language Modifier’ and a
blank Form 6A
Communication Professional
(for candidates using Sign Language)

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and/or
• providing any additional information;
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• providing an explanation
If this arrangement isquestion
as to what the requires
relevant to of the candidate…
any candidate(s) (AA 5.13)
in your centre, move this slide above the
slide ‘Centre specific information and instructions.
If not relevant, delete this slide.
A Communication Professional
 Must be appropriately qualified
 Must be trained in and fully follow The rules – the use of a Communication Professional
 Must complete a Communication Professional cover sheet (Form 6)
 Will be issued with the JCQ Memory aid for a Communication Professional prior to each exam
session

Invigilator
Candidates requiring the use of a Communication Professional may need to be accommodated in another room,
in which case a separate invigilator will be required. (ICE 13.5)

 Handouts: copies of relevant extracts from AA 5.13 including ‘The rules – the use of a Communication
Professional’ and a blank Form 6