Hi Michelle

We allow earplugs but the candidate(s) must inform the invigilator they will wear them at the start of the exam. The invigilator should note the candidate name, number and desk on an incident sheet. This is in case we need to do an emergency evacuation, etc.

In actual fact, candidates very rarely use them, but like Trudy we have a small supply ready in case anyone is distracted by external noise.

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Has anyone ever been asked whether a candidate can use earplugs during an exam?

I've been asked as we have a student who is distracted by the turning of paper and noise but does not want to be in a separate room - she has asked whether she can wear earplugs (not headphones) that she will provide in a sealed packet.

Can't find anything in JCQ about it...

Thanks

Michelle

Michelle Turner

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