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England

Event

Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Training Day - March

10 March 2027

Online

This event is for RCPCH members representing the College on an AAC. The AAC Assessor acts on behalf of the College to approve the job description and to take part in shortlisting and interview for recruiting substantive consultant posts in the NHS. Dates for 2027: 10 March, 17 June and 13 October

Advisory Appointments Committee

Resource

Child Protection Authority in England - consultation response

In March 2026 we responded to a Department for Education consultation on proposals for a Child Protection Authority.

Child protection

News

Reviewing the programme of assessment within Progress+: an update

6 March 2026

Our assessment review is progressing and we'll soon launch a consultation, which will inform our submission to the General Medical Council. The views and experiences of members, including doctors in training and trainers, and of children and young people are vital, of course, and Cathryn Chadwick ma...

Document

Role of paediatricians in supporting children’s school attendance - position statement

Education is a fundamental right that drives personal, social and economic growth. For many children and young people this is delivered through attending school. Regular school attendance supports a child’s education as well as the holistic development of children and young people, empowering them t...

Public affairs and campaigning

Wellbeing for children and young people

Society

News

Shining a light on child health progress - President's update

23 February 2026

In this edition, Steve shares important policy wins, workforce and service priorities, and new resources for members alongside opportunities to get involved and amplify your voice for children and young people.

Resource

National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) extended analysis on 2023-24 data

Published in February 2026, this extended analysis builds upon the findings of the 2023-24 summary report on care and outcomes in for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England and Wales.

Endocrinology

Diabetes

Quality improvement

Resource

National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) annual report on 2024-25 data

Our report, published in March 2026, presents the key findings on the health checks and outcomes for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England, Wales and Jersey. It covers the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. It aims to understand what proportion of patients seen in pa...

Endocrinology

Diabetes

News

Research, advocacy and learning - President’s update

10 February 2026

This update explores how you can get started in research and the growing support available through RCPCH networks and partnerships. Alongside research opportunities, President Professor Steve Turner shares highlights from our latest learning resources, sustainability work and advocacy activity acros...

News

�鶹ӰԺ welcomes new blueprint for emergency departments

10 February 2026

NHS England have today published their Model Emergency Department Blueprint, which aims to support trusts to deliver modern urgent and emergency care (UEC) in the Emergency Department (ED) setting.

Resource

Paediatric workforce later careers survey: report (2026)

Senior paediatricians play a vital role in delivering high-quality services. However, as they move into the later stages of their careers, the nature of their work can change significantly. To better understand these changes, we surveyed consultant paediatricians and specialty and specialist (SAS) d...

Workforce