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Training and assessment

Whether you're considering a paediatric career or are in the middle of your training pathway, we're here to support you. Read our guides to support your training, including the curriculum, assessment tools and ePortfolio. Have a voice through your Trainees Committee. And, browse other resources and news for trainees.

Your training guide

From recruitment to certification...this is your handbook. It covers your annual review of competence progression (ARCP) and the varied options for your training.
Read training guide

Your assessments

Also known as Supervised Learning Events, these workplace-based assessment support your development and indicate possible improvements.
Read assessments guide
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Your ePortfolio

With your educational supervisors, you'll use this online tool (on the 'Kaizen' platform) to record all learning and monitor your progress through the curriculum.
Read ePortfolio guide

Key resources as you start training

Become an RCPCH member
Your curriculum - RCPCH Progress
Your charter - what to expect from every training unit
Your toolkit - written by trainees for trainees
Your voice - meet the Trainees Committee
Reasonable adjustments at work

Key resources as you progress in training

Sub-specialties in training
Special interest (SPIN) modules
RCPCHStart - assessment at level 3
College posts for trainees
Stepping up - transition from trainee to new consultant paediatrician
COVID-19 and impact on trainee progression
Supporting the COVID-19 response - managing annual review of competency progres…
Supporting training - for supervisors and tutors

Training resources

Other resources about training

Training news

Other news about training

Shape of training

We plan to introduce a new two-level, run through specialty training programme by 2023, ensuring it is flexible, fulfilling and fit-for-purpose. In April, we submitted our plans to the General Medical Council for approval.

Our guide, Paediatrician of the Future, published laset October, sets out 11 training principles and ideas of how things can be achieved differently. We also have FAQs and updates from the College and members.

Shape of training - find out more

Volunteering opportunities for trainees

All volunteering opportunities