Continuing professional development

News

'Leading the way' episode 10: Leading through advocacy and collaboration, with Kay Tyerman

22 April 2026

In this episode, Jonathan spoke with Dr Kay Tyerman, a paediatric nephrologist, about her vast career and journey to leadership. Kay’s approach to leadership is rooted in advocacy and collaboration, qualities that are essential in shaping effective health systems.

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College Tutors - resources

The College Tutor is the paediatrician responsible for postgraduate medical education in each NHS Trust. They are required to keep up to date with RCPCH standards in education and training, including the curriculum, exams and assessments and advise us of new College Tutors. This page signposts t...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric training

Volunteering opportunity

Education and Learning Board: Officer for Education - volunteering opportunities

Closing date

27 April 2026

You will lead the College’s education and professional development strategy, chairing the Education and Learning Board to drive high‑quality courses, digital learning, CPD and international educational support for paediatricians, both in the UK and internationally.

Digital health

Continuing professional development

Leadership

Event

St David's Day Conference 2026

26 February 2026

Cardiff

Hosted by RCPCH Wales in partnership with trainees from across Wales, this event offered expert insights, engaging discussions and networking opportunities. Our theme was "Paediatrics and Child Health in the Digital Era" and we heard about innovative projects such as digital growth charts, the Y Ty ...

Digital health

Digital growth charts

Continuing professional development

Senedd election 2026

Resource

Digital Paediatrics 2025 - programme

In early November 2025, we hosted our first event focused on advancing child health through technology. The day featured presentations from leading technology companies and NHS digital innovators, showcasing how digital solutions are transforming paediatric care.

Digital health

Continuing professional development

Course

Grand Round webinars 2025-26

01 May 2026

Our fortnightly series of free webinars replicates the 'Grand Round' that takes place in many hospitals, bringing high-quality medical education to paediatricians and child health professionals across the UK. Each 60-minute webinar features expert-led presentations on clinical and professional paedi...

Continuing professional development

Public health

Resource

Engagement Academy: our courses on engaging children and young people

We offer a range of online and in-person courses for heath workers so your services can help 0-25 year olds develop and thrive.

Engaging children and young people

Continuing professional development

News

A busy week in the child health world - President's update

3 February 2025

Steve covers lots of topics this week, including applications to ST1, mental health services and data from the new RSV vaccine. He also introduces our Air Pollution Companion and shares recent policy work from the devolved nations.

Document

Air Pollution Companion: Communication toolkit - Talking about air pollution

Having established some basic principles for engaging with CYP and their families, the next step is to apply these to the topic of air pollution. This resource is suitable for any child health professional wanting to improve their confidence communicating about air pollution.

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Air pollution

Document

Specialist, associate specialist and specialty doctors - careers information

Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty (SAS) doctors are a diverse group of doctors with a wide range of skills and experience, and form an essential part of the paediatric workforce. This resource covers the need to know about SAS careers in paediatrics, whether you are a current SAS doc...

Paediatric careers

Continuing professional development