Accreditation

The accreditation and development programme establishes an international quality standard for education specialists who offer advice, support and challenge to schools, colleges, and all other education providers.

Challenging and supporting colleagues within other schools and colleges requires a unique set of skills and knowledge.

The process is based on clearly defined criteria and provides applicants an opportunity to reflect on, condense and showcase their skills and experience. Applicants also receive external affirmation, feedback and opportunities for further development.

Why become accredited?

Demonstrate authority and professional credibility;
Critically evaluate and support school improvement;
Critically evaluate and support governance;
Address complex strategic issues;
Support organisational development;
Implement quality systems and continuous improvement

Our accredited members include Education Advisers, Headteachers, Principals, Local Authority School Improvement professionals, Chief Executives, and Senior Leadership team members across all phases of education and across the UK and internationally.

Recognition & Trust

Giving those you work with confidence in the advice, support and challenge that you provide.

Professional Development

Access to training and events from internationally recognised experts in your field to continually develop your professional learning.

Community Membership

Join our community, network with peers, share your knowledge and promote yourself in our public Register of Accredited Advisers.

Associate

Three core areas of skills and knowledge underpin the Associate assessment; Advisory, School Improvement, and Governance.

Senior Associate

A further three core areas underpin our Senior Associate assessment; Organisational Development, Change Management, and Quality Systems.

“Gaining accreditation has opened the door to a wide range of cross-phase and systemwide training plus professional dialogue opportunities.”

“The AoEA is a diverse network of education professionals who provide support and challenge."

“A rigorous and valuable process that really helped me to reflect deeply on how effective I am being as an education adviser.”

"We embarked on the accreditation process as a tool to recognise the skill and expertise of our school improvement staff. Staff enjoyed the opportunity to reflect on their individual work and how they have contributed to improvements across the region."

"The expectations of the AOEA are clear, substantive and focused on system improvement, which makes achieving accreditation an endeavour that will add value to schools and those receiving advice.”

"The course in its entirety provided a wealth of opportunities to learn, reflect and share practice. Each individual course was a gem on its own. After completion, the opportunity to attend further EduKIT presentations is priceless. It ensures that there is the opportunity to meet with a strong network of educational professionals sharing best practice.:

Accreditation Partner Clients

More Information

The accreditation and development programmes are designed to help those who wish to enable and support school improvement to identify and build on their own knowledge, skills and expertise.

The process is based on clearly defined criteria and provides applicants an opportunity to reflect on, condense and showcase their skills and experience. Applicants also receive external affirmation, feedback and opportunities for further development.

The Associate accreditation process includes an application form, references, a professional discussion, attending an online seminar, and submitting a portfolio for assessment.

The Senior Associate accreditation process includes a self-assessment form, attending an online seminar and a viva with a scripted presentation followed by a panel interview and discussion.

All of the accompanying training seminars for accreditation at both Associate and Senior Associate levels are also available as stand-alone training days for CPD. See the events page for forthcoming dates.

Join our Community

We have a growing network of accredited associates who, by having a common value system and a means of sharing expertise, will transform the education systems that serve our children.

Become an Affiliate

We offer Affiliate membership for those who wish to be part of our community without becoming accredited.