Progress+

Our two-level, run through specialty training programme is flexible, fulfilling and fit-for-purpose. See Progress+ curriculum and syllabus documents, FAQs and resources

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Building Capacity 1: Routes to get involved in research - podcast

7 October 2026

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast series from the Trainee Research Network, Building Capacity: Past, Present and Future. Across three episodes, Dr Leila Ellis speaks with paediatricians about ways to make research more accessible to trainees and highlights opportunities to get involved...

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Understanding the RCPCH Assessment Review - changes to workplace-based assessments: podcast

29 June 2026

Want to know more about the RCPCH’s Assessment Review: what, why, when and how it’s going to affect you? This podcast episode aims to do just that by bringing together some of the College faculty who have been involved through the planning, development and pilot stages.

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Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update

6 March 2026

Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...

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Assessment review - update from the Trainee Committee on starting the pilot stage

21 July 2025

An assessment review is underway to align the programme of assessment with the Progress+ curriculum. Dr Josh Hodgson, incoming chair of the RCPCH Trainee Committee and Dr Emma Dyer, who is chair until September, update us on the latest developments as we move into the piloting stage of the review p...

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Assessment review - information and updates

We are reviewing the assessment programme within RCPCH Progress+ for doctors in postgraduate paediatric training in the UK. Our aim is to ensure that assessments and examinations are fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. We have developed and piloted three proposed workplace-based assessments an...

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Assessment - the rationale for change

30 May 2025

Since the release of Progress+, our two-level paediatric specialty training programme, we have begun to review the programme of assessment within the curriculum to ensure it is fair, fit for purpose and sustainable. RCPCH Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick, explains the ...

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Progress+ - examples of good practice around the UK

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 ...

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Universal in spirit - President's update

6 August 2024

Steve conveys his sorrow for the events that have unfolded across the UK and highlights the universal spirit that keeps members and all our colleagues doing what we can to support children and young people, wherever they are from, and whoever they may be. There is also an update on gender identity s...

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Welcoming new members and looking ahead - President’s update

24 May 2024

Steve reflects on the recent Membership Ceremony in Manchester where members, fellows, family and friends gathered to celebrate new paediatricians. There is also information on all the ways to get involved at the College and an update on the recently announced UK General Election.

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Heads of School and Training Programme Directors - resources

Paediatric Heads of School and Training Programme Directors have an important role in developing, delivering and quality managing paediatric specialty training in the UK. We have designed this page to signpost you to all our resources, templates and guidance documents to make your roles easier. The ...

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