CPD Route
The FLAIR CPD scheme is a non-taught route. It is for experienced colleagues seeking to gain Fellowship of Advance HE in recognition of the work they do in teaching and supporting learning.
In May 2024 FLAIR was successfully reaccredited by Advance HE for another 4 years. The scheme was accepted with zero recommendations or caveats.
The University of Reading is empowered to award three categories of Fellowship, underpinned by the Professional Standards Framework (PSF):
- Associate Fellowship (D1)
- Fellowship (D2)
- Senior Fellowship (D3).
Written applications are accepted for all categories but for D3 we also offer a dialogic option.
Benefits
The scheme contributes directly to three of the four strategic pillars outlined in the University Strategic Plan 2020-2026. It is designed to empower colleagues in a number of ways; to gain recognition for good practice in relation to enhancing the student experience:
Principle 1: Community
- Become part of an active community, working collaboratively to develop and share good practice within the University.
Principle 2: Excellence
- Thoughtfully design and deliver effective teaching, underpinned by data and scholarship.
- Demonstrate that an enhanced student learning experience is at the heart of what you do.
Principle 3: Impact beyond our campus
- Clearly articulate impact supported by evidence. The scheme itself provides international recognition of good practice.
Impact
Testimony
What next?
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Applying for Fellowship: More detail on the scheme and how to apply.
CPD Scheme contacts
The CPD scheme is maintained and operated by a core team of two. Please feel free to contact us for information and feedback bookings as appropriate:
Aaron Cooper: Aaron is the CPD Scheme Manager and accreditor for Advance HE. Aaron is responsible for chairing the review panels and constructing the final feedback forms. Aaron will also conduct draft feedback sessions and offer some insight on how to address the criteria and align with the PSF.
Lisa Munday: Lisa is the CPD Scheme Support and Development Administrator. Lisa will be your point of contact for enrolments and updates.
Our final UKPSF panels will take place in November 2024 and the submission deadline for this panel is 06 November 2024. The November panel will be the first opportunity to submit an application against the PSF 2023. As a result, November will be the only mixed framework panel.