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Don’t Leave Exam Compliance to Chance: What to Consider When Using Outsourced Invigilators

As an exam manager, you know just how crucial JCQ compliance is—especially during inspections. You’ve likely taken care to ensure your internal staff are properly trained and fully aware of their responsibilities. But what about the invigilators, readers, and scribes provided by external agencies?

How Well Do You Know Your Staffing Providers?

When it comes to outsourced exam support, it's important to check the quality and credibility of your suppliers. Vetting and training practices can vary significantly between agencies, and not all may offer the same level of preparation for staff.

JCQ’s Instructions for Conducting Examinations (ICE) clearly states that invigilators must be appropriately trained before they can take part in exams. While only JCQ can determine compliance during an inspection, schools and colleges have a responsibility to ensure the people supporting their exams are well-prepared and understand the relevant regulations.

Transparency in Training and Compliance

At examinvigilation.co.uk, we take this responsibility seriously. All the invigilators, readers, and scribes we supply complete a structured training programme designed around JCQ guidelines and best practice. We partner with two of the largest and most recognised training providers in the UK—organisations that train thousands of delegates every year—to deliver high-quality, consistent preparation for our staff.

To clarify, while JCQ supports the importance of well-trained invigilators, it does not certify or endorse any specific training providers or materials.

Our goal is to give schools peace of mind that their exam staff are properly prepared and ready to support a smooth, compliant exam day.

Need Extra Support This Exam Season?

If you're seeking experienced, well-trained exam staff from a provider who understands the importance of compliance, we’re here to help.

Get in touch today to discuss your exam staffing needs:📞 020 3376 6176🌐 examinvigilation.co.uk