What the ELB does
The ELB provides strategic direction and governance to ensure that RCPCH education:
• aligns with the College's strategic priorities and workforce need
• supports lifelong learning and professional development
• embraces innovation in digital and blended learning
• maintains high standards of educational quality
• promotes accessibility, inclusion, and learner engagement
• responds to emerging trends and future challenges in child health and paediatric practice.
Through its leadership, the Board helps ensure that RCPCH remains at the forefront of paediatric education and continues to improve outcomes for children and young people through excellence in learning and professional development.
About our educational portfolio
Our education programme supports healthcare professionals throughout every stage of their career, both in the UK and internationally. We deliver high-quality learning across all specialties, including general paediatrics, public health, safeguarding, leadership, and professional development.
Through a wide range of learning formats, including eLearning, webinars, podcasts, conferences, study days, and blended learning programmes, we provide flexible and engaging educational opportunities designed to meet the changing needs of today's healthcare workforce.
View upcoming RCPCH courses and visit the RCPCH Learning site.
Projects focus and strategy plan
The ELB has developed a focused strategy to strengthen paediatric education and professional development within the RCPCH framework. Key project areas include:
- Curriculum innovation: designing and updating educational content to reflect the latest best practices and paediatric workforce requirements
- Digital transformation: expanding the use of online platforms and resources to enhance accessibility and engagement in learning
- Interprofessional education: creating opportunities for collaborative learning with other healthcare professionals to promote holistic child health care
- Quality assurance: implementing regular review processes to ensure all educational offerings meet the highest standards
- Equity, diversity and inclusion: broadening access to learning opportunities and supporting diverse educational needs across the paediatric community
- Future skills: developing new programmes that address emerging trends and technologies in child health and paediatric practice
These projects are underpinned by the ELB’s strategy plan, which focuses on:
- Aligning educational activities with the overall RCPCH strategic aims and the evolving needs of children, young people, and families
- Strengthening digital and blended learning options to enhance flexibility and reach
- Prioritising feedback and consultation with learners to inform continuous improvement
- Building partnerships with key national and international stakeholders to share knowledge and expertise
Our current members
- Officer for Education (Chair) – Dr Victoria Walker
- Vice President for Education & Workforce – Dr Yincent Tse
- Clinical Lead for Effective Educational Supervisors (EES) portfolio – Dr David Evans
- Clinical Lead for Digital Learning – Dr Meenu Pandey
- Trainee Representative – Dr Camilla James
- Trainee Representative – Dr Mohammed Abdalhady
- Board member – Dr Arnab Seal
- Board member – Dr Sharmila Vasudevan
- Board member – Dr Sarah Ahmed
- Board member – Dr Sarah Qadeer Warraich
- Board member – Dr Michael Kershaw
- Clinical Lead for Safeguarding – Vacant
- Clinical Lead for Clinical courses – Vacant
- Clinical Lead for Exam Preparation courses – Vacant
For us to keep this section as relevant and up to date as possible, please contact our committee administrator on contact our committee administrator on Abisola.Amoo@rcpch.ac.uk.
If you have a question for the ELB, please contact the Education and Professional Development team through the Help Centre. This will automatically generate a support ticket that the EPD team can escalate to ELB members as required.
Join the Education and Learning Board
We are keen to attract enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals who are passionate about education, training and improving healthcare outcomes for children and young people.
Serving on the ELB offers an opportunity to:
- influence the future direction of paediatric education
- contribute to strategic decision-making and educational innovation
- collaborate with clinical leaders, educators, trainees, and College stakeholders
- share expertise and help shape learning opportunities for healthcare professionals across the UK and internationally
- support the development of the future paediatric workforce.
Whether your expertise lies in clinical education, digital learning, safeguarding, workforce development, quality improvement, leadership or professional development, we welcome diverse perspectives that will help strengthen the Board and its impact.
Who we are looking for
We are particularly interested in individuals who:
- have experience or an interest in medical education and professional development
- can contribute strategic thinking and innovative ideas
- are committed to improving learning and development opportunities for healthcare professionals
- are passionate about advancing child health through education.
Interested in helping shape the future of paediatric education? We encourage colleagues with a passion for educational excellence, innovation, and workforce development to explore opportunities to join the Education and Learning Board.
Current and future vacancies on the Board will be advertised through RCPCH recruitment and committee processes.