What the SCoPEd framework means to me All registered, accredited or senior accredited BACP members will be represented in the framework
Previous or current senior accredited members – SCoPEd integration routes To enable previous or current senior accredited members (awarded prior to 2023) to move to our revised senior accredited membership category, where they have the skills, knowledge and training to do so.
Registered membership to accredited membership route 3 – from February 2026 For registered members who also hold membership with another SCoPEd partner aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework.
New accreditation routes to open Wednesday 11 February 2026 News Published 5 Dec 2025 New BACP accreditation routes opening February 2026 after SCoPEd transition period.
Individual accreditation to close News Published 5 Apr 2023 As part of SCoPEd implementation, BACP will close individual accreditation for three months in October 2023.
BACP progression schemes A recognised quality standard for organisations providing post-qualifying progression trainings mapped to the SCoPEd framework.
Individual BACP members When we adopted SCoPEd, we entered a period of implementation where we’re aligning our membership category entry requirements to the standards of the SCoPEd framework columns.
BACP accredited progression courses An accredited progression course demonstrates meeting high professional standards aligned to the SCoPEd framework competences and BACP’s course accreditation criteria.
Organisational members When we adopted SCoPEd, we entered a period of implementation where we’re aligning our membership category entry requirements to the standards of the SCoPEd framework columns
Retired members When we adopted SCoPEd, we entered a period of implementation where we’re aligning our membership category entry requirements to the standards of the SCoPEd framework columns