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Progress+ - examples of good practice around the UK

Training & Quality team
RCPCH Progress+ is our paediatric specialty training programme designed to support trainees and trainers across both core and specialty training levels. Our interactive map shares examples of good practice from across the four nations of the UK, highlighting how Progress+ helps deliver high-quality training and educational support. We also provide a feedback report and list related resources.
How are we getting the data?

We are collating valuable feedback from Heads of School, trainees, supervisors, and deaneries to provide insights into the quality and standards of training, which was completed via RCPCH ePortfolio.

The below map serves as a resource to identify areas of good practices across regions and College support across deaneries.

If you have something to add, contact us on qualityandtrainingprojects@rcpch.ac.uk.

What are regions reporting overall?

Feedback from across UK training regions indicates that Progress+ has had a broadly positive impact on paediatric training.

Longitudinal supervision is widely feasible and well-established, offering trainees greater continuity and personalised support. Trainers have felt better equipped through dedicated guidance and regional initiatives, while career support has improved in several areas.

Updates to feedback processes - particularly the Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) - have made them clearer, more constructive, and better aligned with trainee needs.

Some regions reporting improved pass rates and greater flexibility for those with additional needs.

Importantly, Progress+ is viewed as more inclusive, with positive feedback on its impact on protected groups, mentioning longer completion time to complete exams. Overall, the system is seen as fairer, more supportive, and better structured for both trainees and trainers.

Map

Hover over different areas of the map to view feedback and insights from trainees and trainers on the impact of Progress+ and examples of good practice. 

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Summary

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Feedback report

As part of our quality monitoring processes, we surveyed key stakeholders on how Progress+ continues to embed. Our report collates the findings which highlights areas of good practice taking place across the four nations.

Download Progress+ feedback report below

Recommendations and updates

Below is a list of resources, events and updates relating to support you on key aspects of training and wellbeing.

Contact us

If you have any questions or feedback, or would like to contribute to the development of future resources, email us on qualityandtrainingprojects@rcpch.ac.uk.