Hi Katie,

Yes it’s in this year’s book, section 7: page 19

Jade

Is that new this year? I have just returned from maternity leave so a job this week is to look at the most recent changes to the regulations. Can you tell me where that is stated within the ICE book? With some of our students in individual rooms I can see this being an issue for them.

Thanks

Katie

Hi

The regulations now state that the roving invigilator must enter the room at regular intervals where a person is acting as a scribe, reader or practical assistant.  The purpose is not in case something is required, it is to check that the reader, scribe etc is following the rules.  The roving invigilator has to stay in the room for at least 5 minutes.

I was at a RTA Access arrangements course last week where this was emphasised.  

I was discussing with our SENCO about how often the roving invigilator should go in.  We have decided for an exam that lasts 1hr 30m, maybe go in twice, 2 hours, 3 times and anything over that 4 times.  We have some exams next week, so we are going to see how it works then.

Regards

Joyce

Hi,

Our ‘Runners’ regular visit the room and do a visual check through the door but will only enter if something is required. Each room has a brightly coloured ‘Invigilator Assistance Required’ sign. The invigilator in the room pin this up to let the runner know they need to enter and assist. We have found this works well and causes less disruption.

Katie

Morning All,

Just wondering how often your roving invigilators are entering and checking on rooms where access arrangements are being delivered on a 1:1 basis. JCQ states “regular intervals” and to enter unobtrusively as possible but I know our students do find this very distracting given the nature of the type of student who is in receipt of the additional support. I’d be interested to see what other centres consider to be regular?

Thanks

Jade