Improvements to professional practical experience

Overview

We are consulting on improvements to professional practical experience.

The package of changes we are proposing includes:

• Changes to ARB’s Standards for learning providers and Accreditation Handbook, to introduce a coordinating role for learning providers and the use of an ARB-approved Trainee Record of Experience 
   
• New guidance for employers and trainees
   
• Minimum requirements for the new Trainee Record of Experience and topics for supplementary advice 
   
• Changes to ARB’s Registration Rules to update our practical experience requirements.​ 

​Combined, these changes aim to improve fair and consistent access to quality practical experience. They centre on improving trainees’ experience so that it is higher quality and more effective, encouraging support towards them and helping them to navigate their way through to registration.

Further information on each part of the proposals is within the consultation.

Why your views matter

We are seeking feedback from trainees, learning providers, employers and anyone else with an interest or expertise in these areas. Your views will help us make any improvements to our proposals before they’re finalised and implemented.