The C-Pen Reader 2 is a handheld scanning pen that reads any printed text aloud in a clear, natural voice, designed to support pupils with dyslexia in primary and secondary classrooms and at home. Slide the tip across a line of text and the pen converts it to speech instantly using built-in AI optical character recognition (OCR), giving children independent access to books, worksheets and homework without needing an adult to read for them. For dyslexic readers, the C-Pen Reader 2 reduces the cognitive load of decoding so children can focus on understanding what they read. The British Dyslexia Association recognises text-to-speech tools as one of the most effective forms of assistive technology for dyslexia, and reader pens are widely used as part of a child's normal way of working in UK schools. For schools The C-Pen Reader 2 is built for everyday classroom use. SENCOs, teaching assistants and class teachers use it to deliver text-to-speech support across reading, comprehension, science, geography and history lessons without taking pupils out of class. It is fully offline, so no Wi-Fi, login or filtering is required, and one device can be shared across a small group on a sensible rota. Supports SEN provision and graduated approach — fits naturally into Quality First Teaching, EHCP outcomes and intervention plans for dyslexic learners Lock Mode for primary tests — restricts the pen to reading-only functions for use in KS2 SATs and similar internal assessments, where permitted by your school in line with current Standards and Testing Agency (STA) guidance Robust enough for whole-class use — 8+ hours of battery life on a single charge covers a full school day of interventions Bulk-buy friendly — sensible price-point for SEN budgets, and class packs are available for whole-cohort access Compatible with British English voices — pupils hear text in a familiar accent, which improves comprehension and engagement For parents and home use For families, the C-Pen Reader 2 turns reading homework from a daily battle into something a child can do on their own. Because everything is built into the pen, there is no app to install, no subscription to pay and nothing to set up beyond charging the battery. Children scan a line, hear it read aloud and carry on, building confidence and reducing the frustration that often surrounds reading at home. Builds reading confidence — your child can read at their own pace and replay tricky words as often as they like Reduces homework battles — supports independent reading of textbooks, worksheets, instructions and recipes without you sitting next to them Suitable from age 7 upwards — simple icon-based menu makes it easy for primary-age children to use unaided Built-in dictionaries — Collins English and Oxford Primary dictionaries explain new words clearly, supporting vocabulary growth Voice memos — your child can record themselves practising spellings or capture instructions from a teacher to listen back later What's new in the Reader 2 The C-Pen Reader 2 replaces the original ReaderPen with a faster 1.2GHz dual-core processor, AI-based character recognition, a sharper interface with larger icons, an audio boost for noisy classrooms and a new Library Mode that stores scanned text for review and revision. Onboard memory holds the equivalent of more than 600,000 A4 pages of text or 48 hours of voice memos. The C-Pen Reader 2 is supplied by The Dyslexia Shop with a one-year manufacturer warranty, free UK delivery on orders over £100, and 30-day credit terms for schools and academies. If you are buying for use in formal GCSE or A-Level exam access arrangements, please consider the dedicated C-Pen Exam Reader 2, which is the JCQ-recognised exam version of the pen — exam use is decided by your candidate's exam centre in line with current JCQ regulations.
