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invigilators\nPresenter name(s)\nDate and time\nWhat are we covering today?\nWhat is an invigilator?\nWhy we need invigilators\nYour responsibilities as an invigilator\nOther key expectations\nWhat invigilators must not do\nInvigilator supervision rules\nNumber of invigilators in an exam\nTest your knowledge\nSummary\nCambridge Handbook\nwww.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide\nOpen the Cambridge Handbook, section 4.6\nCambridge Handbook\nWhat is an invigilator?\nInvigilators are the people in the exam room responsible for the conduct of an exam.\nYou:\nmake sure the exam follows Cambridge regulations so candidates can show what they know and can do\nkeep the exam secure before, during and afterwards\nprevent and report suspected malpractice\nprevent administrative errors.\nWhy we need invigilators\nInvigilators are important for many reasons\nYou:\ngive candidates a fair and consistent exam experience\nacross the world​\nmake sure exams are conducted the same way every time,\nregardless of where or when they take place​\nidentify and prevent security breaches of exam material.\nYour responsibilities as an invigilator\nYou must:\nunderstand the regulations in sections 4 and 5 of the Cambridge Handbook\nunderstand the Key Times and Full Centre Supervision regulations\nbe familiar with the Notice to candidates and Candidate warning posters\nunderstand any specific regulations relating to the subjects being examined\ngive your full attention to the conduct of the exam and move around the room\ntell [add who they should tell] if you suspect malpractice.\nOther key expectations\nYou must:\ngive all candidates the same exam experience, including assisting with any access arrangement administration\nknow how to deal with the unexpected\nhelp organise candidates at the start and end of the exam\nprovide correct information and material for each exam, helping prevent administrative errors.\nOther key expectations\nYou must:\nbe clear about the times and days you are working\narrive on time\ncarry identification\ndress appropriately.\nWhat invigilators must not do\nYou must never:\nhelp or prompt candidates with answers\nleave the exam room or question papers unattended\nsit or stand in the same place throughout the exam\nuse your phone, except to ask for help\ndo any task not related to the exam in the exam room\nbring unauthorised materials into the exam room\nread through the question paper.\nThis is not a complete list. 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