Do invigilators need training?

No formal specialist training is required for invigilators to support the use of a C‑Pen in exams.

What’s required

• Invigilators should be given basic awareness of the device
• They need to understand that:
• It is an approved access arrangement (e.g. C‑Pen Exam Reader)
• It only reads text aloud and does not provide answers
• They should simply ensure the device is being used correctly and in line with exam conditions

How this fits with exam rules

Because exam reading pens like the C‑Pen Exam Reader are:

• Centre‑delegated arrangements
• Designed to be exam-safe (no dictionary, no stored data)

they are intended to be straightforward to administer, without adding complexity for invigilators.

Best practice

Schools typically:

• Brief invigilators ahead of exams
• Ensure students are already confident using the pen (normal way of working)
• Confirm devices are exam-compliant before use

Key takeaway

Invigilators don’t need extensive training—just a simple briefing and understanding of how the device works, as it’s designed to be easy to manage within standard exam procedures.