Case Study: Professional Assessment Ltd achieves accessible, consistent testing for apprentices with ReadSpeaker

Professional Assessment Ltd cuts 60-minute reader strain with ReadSpeaker

Professional Assessment Ltd (PAL) faced the challenge of providing consistent reading assistance for apprentices and adult learners during on-screen assessments. They previously relied on trained human readers, which introduced scheduling difficulties, potential fatigue, and occasional variations in delivery quality. PAL sought a more consistent and self-directed solution to ensure fair testing conditions, leading them to partner with ReadSpeaker and its text-to-speech service.

By implementing ReadSpeaker's text-to-speech solution, learners gained independent control over having assessment text read aloud, including adjustable speed and synchronized highlighting. ReadSpeaker also customized pronunciations for technical terms. The results for PAL included delivering fully accessible and consistent assessments, increased learner confidence and reduced anxiety, and streamlined administrative processes for training providers. ReadSpeaker enabled PAL to meet its compliance obligations and ensure no learner is disadvantaged.

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