SCoPEd frequently asked questions
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Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about SCoPEd – this page focuses on specialist accreditation schemes. 

1. Do the specialist accreditation schemes still exist?
2. When will specialist schemes open?
3. Will you be having more specialist schemes?
4. Will I receive a new logo?
5. If I meet the criteria for more than one category of senior accreditation e.g. CYP and supervision, do I have to apply and pay separately for each of these?
6. Will I be able to apply for senior accreditation and a specialist accreditation at the same time?
7. Can I still call myself a senior accredited CYP or a senior accredited supervisor if I’m in column B of the SCoPEd framework?

1. Do the specialist accreditation schemes still exist? 

Our specialist accreditation scheme applications are currently paused as we’re revising these schemes to align them with our competence frameworks. We’ll update members with further details in due course

Previous or current senior accredited members (awarded prior to 2023) who have previously gained a specialist accreditation such as CYP or Supervision will keep this accreditation alongside their membership. 

2. When will specialist schemes open?

We’re revising these schemes to align them with our competence frameworks. We’ll update members with further details in due course.

3. Will you be having more specialist schemes?

We’re currently revising the specialist schemes. We’ll update members in due course if we create any new specialist schemes.

4. Will I receive a new logo?

Â鶹ԭ´´ category badges and logos remain the same but we’ve introduced new logos for members who hold a specialist accreditation for CYP or Supervision. These are available via membership dashboards.

If your membership category has changed, you’ll be able to download your new logo from your membership dashboard.

5. If I meet the criteria for more than one category of senior accreditation e.g. CYP and supervision, do I have to apply and pay separately for each of these?

These are separate accreditation schemes so once the specialist schemes reopen, each will require its own application and application processing fee. They do not need to be applied for at the same time.

6. Will I be able to apply for senior accreditation and a specialist accreditation at the same time?

No, you’ll need to apply for senior accreditation separately to the specialist accreditation scheme. If you’re eligible to apply to become a senior accredited member you can do so on our Senior Accredited membership web page. The current specialist accreditation schemes are paused.

7. Can I still call myself a senior accredited CYP or a senior accredited supervisor if I’m in column B of the SCoPEd framework?

When referencing your specialist accreditation it should align with your membership category.

If you’re an accredited member you can reference yourself as a Â鶹ԭ´´ accredited member with a specialist CYP accreditation or specialist supervisor accreditation.

If you’re a senior accredited member you can reference yourself as a Â鶹ԭ´´ senior accredited member with a specialist CYP accreditation or specialist supervisor accreditation.

Badges for your specialism are available in your member dashboard which you can use in you advertising.

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