Maintaining accreditation

Once a Planning School has one or more established accredited courses which have operated successfully, the School will normally be invited to set up a Partnership Board which will meet annually.

Partnership Boards offer a flexible approach to course development, accreditation and the future of initial professional planning education. They are designed to provide a light touch, whilst remaining proactive in ensuring that the School and its courses continue to operate effectively. The annual meeting, compared to a longer cycle of accreditation visits, ensures continual monitoring and development of a currently accredited course.

Partnership Boards are made up of representatives from the Planning School, local practitioners nominated by the Planning School, and RTPI representatives, including the Chair of the Board and a member or representative of the Education & Lifelong Learning Department of the RTPI. The Board will be largely made up of Chartered Members of the RTPI, though other areas of expertise are also recognised e.g. one University representative from a School or Faculty other than the Planning School itself.

Partnership Boards operate within guidelines available to all members.