The new SfEP upgrade system

What next for admissions?

What to keep?

Things that work:

• Assessment by the Admissions Panel

• Suitably demanding upgrade criteria

• Allowing a range of backgrounds

Problematic applications

• Admissions Panel time taken up

• Rejected applicants feel frustrated

• SfEP loses out on valuable members

Associate and member feedback

43 people sent detailed responses• 25 associates• 12 ordinary members• 6 advanced members

Moving online

Clarity and flexibility

Experience compulsory

• Until renewals next year, mentoring may count

• Thereafter, some paid experience will be required

Summary of improvements

Online upgrade applications

More clarity

More flexibility

Associated editorial test

All applicants must show work experience

Questions?