Key information for trainees

All you need to know to complete your foundation training

2022-23 training year

Our foundation training manual explains what the foundation training year involves and provides useful sources of information and support.

See the 2022-23 manual

Key dates for the 2022-23 training year

Important dates and deadlines to bear in mind as you go through your training

Event

Date

Applications to the scheme open

13 June 2022

First date to start training for the 2022/23 year

11 July 2022

Deadline to start approved training in time to enter the summer assessment

5 August 2022

Deadline to start approved training in time to enter the autumn assessment

11 November 2022

Deadline to submit your application to enter foundation training for trainees planning to sit the autumn assessment

11 November 2022

Deadline to start at a new training site without a satisfactory week 13 progress review from day one to enter the autumn assessment

11 November 2022

Deadline to start at a new training site with a satisfactory 13-week progress review from week 14 to enter the summer assessment

11 November 2022
Deadline to start foundation training from week 27 once 26 weeks satisfactory training banked, to sit the summer assessment, or:

Deadline to start foundation training from week 14 once 13 weeks satisfactory training banked, to sit the autumn assessment

 

3 February 2023

Deadline to request a reasonable adjustment in the summer assessment TBC
Deadline for receipt of assessment entry forms for summer assessment 8 May 2023
Deadline to start foundation training from week 27 once 26 weeks satisfactory training banked, to sit the autumn assessment   8 May 2023
Summer assessment 27 June 2023
Deadline for receipt of registration applications for those eligible to register on 1 August 2023 1 July 2023
Deadline to withdraw from the summer assessment 4 July 2023
Deadline to request a nullification from the summer assessment 4 July 2023
Summer assessment results released  28 July 2023
First possible registration date for those eligible after passing the summer assessment 1 August 2023
Deadline for receipt of assessment entry forms for autumn assessment TBC