North England

Free school breakfasts for all tested by council

Free breakfasts for all primary school pupils are to be provided by a council, in a three-month pilot project to stop children starting the day hungry.

Blackpool council says teachers are finding too many pupils coming to school without having any breakfast.

Council leader Simon Blackburn says a healthy meal before lessons will help pupils 'focus on learning'.

National Association of Head Teachers' president, Steve Iredale, said the scheme would have a 'huge impact'.

Last published on 8 January 2013

Resources for Trainees - Training Support

The College is committed to supporting those who are training in the field of paediatrics throughout their time as a trainee. Below you will find a useful source of information, which you may find useful as you progress through your training.

Last published on 13 May 2013

Frequently asked questions

Here are some frequently asked questions on each of our examinations. Please refer to them for up-to-date information throughout the examination cycle.

Last published on 1 March 2013

Exam centres - UK

MRCPCH and DCH Clinical centres

It is not always possible to confirm the address details for the UK MRCPCH and DCH Clinical Host Centres well in advance of each examination period. Once an MRCPCH or DCH Clinical Exam Host Centre has submitted confirmation that they are committed to hosting the examination the RCPCH Examinations Team will make every effort to publish the details on this page during each diet of the exam.

Last published on 16 October 2012

Broad Based Training Programme

Broad Based Training (BBT) is a new two-year structured core training programme providing six-month placements in Core Medical Training, General Practice, Paediatrics and Psychiatry followed by CT/ST2 (and CT3 in Psychiatry) level training in one of the four specialties, subject to satisfactory progression. There will be 52 posts available in seven deaneries.

Last published on 22 January 2013

DeCon Audit Report

Care of children and young people presenting to hospital with a decreased conscious level report

The final report on the audit findings from the DeCon Multi-site Audit 2010-2011 is now available, see below:

Last published on 2 April 2012

Latest position on the Health and Social Care Bill

Since the publication of the Health and Social Care Bill over a year ago, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has voiced its concerns both publicly and privately to officials and Ministers strongly.

Last published on 10 February 2012

Principal Regional Examiner Meeting (PRE)

Principal Regional Examiner (PRE) information and useful contacts

The main functions of a Principal Regional Examiner Meeting
PRE meetings 2013
Notes/forms for download

Last published on 18 April 2013

Four Children's Commissioners unite to protect children's rights

March 2011:

RCPCH Policy Event: 'Four Children's Commissioners unite to protect children's rights'

All four Children's Commissioners for the UK will be coming together to highlight issues in children's health at a flagship event, hosted by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), on 4 March at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff

View full press release

Last published on 8 September 2011

Specialist Question Writing Group (SQG)

The SQG is a formal process of appointing members to attend the meetings to generate specialised questions.

Members are required to submit one sample for their own question along with an application. This question will then be vetted by the Exam Facilitator. Members will receive a letter inviting them to join the SQG meeting. The sample questions should be written in one of the following formats: