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RCPCH Progress+

Our new two-level, run through specialty training programme is live as of August 2023. Progress+ enables your training to be more flexible and fulfilling. Find the full curriculum and syllabi, FAQs and resources here.

The Progress+ curriculum outlines the Learning Outcomes and Key Capabilities across 11 domains. (The former curriculum, Progress, is also available.) There is a syllabi for each training level: Core (ST1-4) and Specialty (ST5-7).
Curriculum and syllabi

As a current or prospective trainee, or an educational supervisor, you may have questions about Progress+. Our FAQs are updated based on conversations around the UK.
FAQs

This is our guide to the RCPCH principles for postgraduate paediatric training and how to apply them within local training programmes. It includes examples of good practice across the UK.
Guide

More resources for trainees and trainers

Examples of good practice around the UK
Learning outcomes by domain - poster
Getting neonatal and community experience - guidance
Stepping up to the registrar rota - top tips by members
Impact on sub-specialty recruitment - webinar recording
"From Progress to Progress+" - presentation slides
For educational supervisors: supporting your trainees through the transition - …

11 training principles - insight and case studies from trainees and colleagues

An introduction to the 11 training principles
1: Every patient encounter is a learning opportunity
2: Complex care provides rich learning opportunities
3: Clinical reasoning skills are explicitly taught within training
4: Patients and families are heard
5: A biopsychosocial approach is applied at all times
6: Leadership skills are developed and nurtured
7: Training time and learning opportunities are prioritised
8: Educational supervision is of high quality and provides consistency
9: Morale and job satisfaction are improved
10: Assessment is used as a learning tool
11: Progression and length of training are personalised

11 domains - resources and case studies from trainees and colleagues

Clinical procedures
Communication
Education and training
Health promotion and illness prevention
Leadership and team working
Patient management
Patient safety and quality improvement (covering two domains)
Professional values and behaviours
Research and scholarship
Safeguarding
What the domains mean to children and young people

Resources to support local workforce planning

Progress+ implementation plan - for clinical directors and leads
Paediatric workforce information maps and evidence library
Physician Associates in Paediatrics
International recruitment - Medical Training Initiative (paediatrics) (MTI(p)
International recruitment - International Paediatric Sponsorship Scheme (IPSS)
Case study - developing integrated care posts in Yorkshire & Humber

News and blogs about Progress+ and paediatric training

More news and blogs about Progress+
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...
Dr Samar Al-Shamaa
Blog
21 October 2024

My experience applying to paediatrics, with tips

Dr Samar Al-Shamaa shares her positive experience applying for paediatric training. With applications opening this month, take a look to get insight into the application process and tips for the interview!
Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH President
President's update
6 August 2024

Universal in spirit - President's update

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...

Background to Progress+

Factsheet on the background and RCPCH plan (updated Mar 2022)