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.

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Your assessments

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

Read assessments guide

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

RCPCH START- assessment at level 3

Stepping up - transition from trainee to new consultant paediatrician

Supporting training - for supervisors and tutors

COVID-19 and paediatric training - updates

Latest news and blogs about training

More news about training

Podcast

6 September 2022

The changing landscape of a career in paediatrics

We are producing four episodes that highlight each of the strategic aims in our College Strategy 2021-24. This is episode 2, a discussion with Vice President for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling and our Director for Education and Training, Daniel Waeland.

Article

26 August 2022

A pleasure to judge this year's prize on medical students' and foundation doctors' reflections

Dr Blanche Lumb has a passion for finding paediatricians of the future, and so is in her perfect role as the new RCPCH Trainee Representative for Recruitment. She reports back from her time at June's annual conference, and reminds aspiring paediatricians of our annual prizes.

Article

25 August 2022

A non-academic trainee experience of paediatric research

Dr Rhianna Netherton is a paediatric trainee who has written a blog piece on her experience as a non-academic trainee doing research in paediatrics.

Latest resources about training

More resources about training

Resource

Progress+ Learning Outcomes poster

This A3 poster contains the generic Learning Outcomes required for all trainees working towards a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics. Additional Learning Outcomes apply at Specialty level training for General Paediatrics and the paediatric sub-specialties.

Shape of training / Progress+

Document

Training principle of the month 11: Progression and length of training are personalised

Our last principle looks at the importance of tailoring a trainee's training programme to their interests and needs. We hear from some trainees about their experience of making their training programme work for them and Dr Dhelaria gives her tips on how to make the most of your time in training.

Resource

Induction to newborn resuscitation: standards of practice

Each Neonatal Department providing a service in attending deliveries of newborns should have an induction programme for new staff that includes basic newborn resuscitation principles and skills.

RCPCH Progress+ from summer 2023

We will introduce a new two-level, run through specialty training programme, ensuring it is flexible, fulfilling and fit-for-purpose. Explore our FAQs, best practice maps and updates from the College and members.

About Progress+

Volunteering opportunities for trainees

All volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunity

CSAC volunteering opportunities

3 October 2022

The College Specialty Advisory Committees (CSACs) supervise the development and delivery of sub-specialty training and the assessment standards. Take a look at our current vacancies.

Volunteering opportunity

Research and guidelines - volunteering opportunities

3 October 2022

We have several great opportunities related to our work on research and clinical guidance, including child protection systematic reviews, update of our DNC guideline and acting as clincial lead on the rare disease Reye's syndrome.

Volunteering opportunity

RCPCH Ambassadors - volunteering opportunities

3 October 2022

Volunteering opportunities for members in England who are passionate about advocating locally to improve outcomes for children, young people and the workforce that serves them.