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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 and updates to support your training, including the Progress+ curriculum, assessment tools and your ePortfolio, plus an introduction to your Trainees Committee.

From recruitment to certification...this is your handbook. It covers your annual review of competence progression (ARCP) and the varied options for your training.
Training guide

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

With your educational supervisors, you'll use this online tool to record all learning and monitor your progress through the Progress curriculum. ePortfolio is on the risr/advance platform (formerly Kaizen).
ePortfolio guide

As you start training - key resources

Paediatric training at ST1 - guide
RCPCH membership - most new trainees should apply for Junior membership
RCPCH Progress+ - our two-level training programme and curriculum
Training Charter - what to expect from every training unit
Trainee toolkit - written by trainees for trainees
Reasonable adjustments at work good practice
Less Than Full Time training guidance
Rostering guidance for postgraduate doctors in training (England)
Trainee Committee - representing the views of all trainees
Supporting neurodivergent paediatricians

As you progress in training - key resources

Sub-specialties in training
Special interest (SPIN) modules
START (Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure)
Stepping up - transition from trainee to new consultant paediatrician
Returning to work in paediatrics
Guide to training progression
Certification

Supporting training

We provide information for those who support training: Educational Supervisors, College Tutors, Heads of Schools, Training Programme Directors, START assessors, College Specialty Advisory Committees, Examiners/Hosts and Deaneries. 
For those who support training

Quick links

Latest news and blogs about training

More news about training
Young girl plays with a tractor
Announcement
30 May 2025

Assessment - the rationale for change

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 ...
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
3 March 2025

We paediatricians are lifelong learners – President’s update

When Steve joins events around the country, he’s reminded that coming together as communities of child health professionals is so important – for friendship as well as education. And, the College has been doing lots around public affairs on equal protection for children from assault, supervised toot...