What does the accreditation claim cover?
Ask the provider to identify any accrediting or awarding body, the specific programme and the scope of the claim. Request the supporting evidence and check the current status with the named body.
Distinguish the training provider, the individual trainer, a course endorsement and any qualification a learner receives. Ask how each applies to the programme you are considering.
Questions about training quality and suitability
- Who will teach the course, and what relevant experience and competence can they evidence?
- Which legal framework and current guidance inform the course for your setting?
- What will learners practise, and how will learning be assessed?
- What does the certificate demonstrate, and what are the refresher expectations?
- How will access, participation and the needs of your staff be agreed?
Compare the evidence with your needs
Review the full syllabus and the proposed learning outcomes alongside your training plan. Ask for a written explanation of the programme’s relevance to your staff and the children and young people they support.
This resource makes no claim that PCT or another provider holds a particular accreditation. Confirm any proposed course’s current status directly before booking.
Current sources for your setting
Training-planning information for review. It is not legal advice or an instruction in physical intervention techniques. Confirm the course’s suitability for your jurisdiction and obtain appropriate advice for specific circumstances.