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IMechE CPD: What Mechanical Engineers Must Record
How IMechE CPD works for registered mechanical engineers: what must be recorded, the lack of an hours requirement, and how the annual audit and sanctions work.
IET CPD: What Electrical Engineers Must Do and Record
What IET CPD involves for electrical engineers: what the IET and Engineering Council make mandatory, what is only a recommended aim, and how to record it.
Designated Safeguarding Lead Training: Requirements and Refreshers
What Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 says about DSL training, the two-year update, annual refresh and Prevent awareness, plus the DSL role in England.
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Teaching Assistant Qualifications and CPD in England
There is no single mandatory teaching assistant qualification in England. Here are the common routes, HLTA status, available CPD and how to progress, based on official sources.
INSET Days and Teacher CPD in England
INSET days are the five non-teaching days in the 195-day working year for teachers in maintained schools in England. What the STPCD says, who sets the dates, how academies differ and what is changing in 2026.
Early Career Framework and ECT Induction Explained
The Early Career Framework has been replaced by the ITTECF and the Early Career Teacher Entitlement. Here is how two-year ECT induction works in England, who does it and what changed.
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CSCS Card Types and How to Get One
A plain guide to the main CSCS card types, what each is for, the CITB health, safety and environment test, qualification requirements and how to apply through My CSCS.
Building Safety Act competence: duties for designers and contractors
Since 1 October 2023, the Building Regulations in England have required designers, contractors and their principals to be competent. Here is what the duties say and where the Building Safety Regulator fits in.
ICE CPD for civil engineers: requirements, themes and recording
ICE sets no minimum CPD hours, but requires a written record and engagement with three mandatory themes. Here is what ICE says about recording, audit and sampling.
RIBA CPD: recording and requirements for Chartered Members
RIBA Chartered Members must record at least 35 hours of CPD a year, 20 of them in the ten core curriculum topics. Here is how recording works and how it differs from ARB.
ARB mandatory CPD topics: what architects must cover each year
ARB currently names two mandatory CPD topics, fire and life safety and environmental sustainability, with no minimum hours. Here is what ARB says about topics, recording and deadlines.
Safeguarding training for employers and volunteers in England
There is no single legal safeguarding course for volunteers in England. Here is what the Charity Commission, DfE and NSPCC Learning say about role-based training, refreshers and DBS checks.
Food hygiene levels 1, 2 and 3: which do you need?
The law requires food handlers to be supervised and trained to suit their work, but does not require a Level 1, 2 or 3 certificate. Here is how the levels are usually used.