Committees

The committee consists of consultants from regions across the UK and the devolved nations. The representatives advise trainees undertaking an academic programme in paediatrics, raise academic training issues within their region, and bring them to the attention of the College. The Committee is respon...

The officers of the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit are responsible to the Scientific Committee, which in turn is accountable to the BPSU Partnership Board. The Partnership Board was established in 2014 and comprises representation from the three parent bodies of the BPSU, the RCPCH, Department...

The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit Scientific Committee oversees the scientific matters of the BPSU, providing advice and support for researchers wishing to undertake surveillance of rare paediatric disorders through the BPSU 'electronic orange card' reporting scheme.

The College Specialty Advisory Committees (CSACs) supervise the development and delivery of subspecialty training and the assessment standards. CSACs are sub-committees of our Training and Quality Board, which helps the College set these standards within a training programme that is recognised by th...

This committee is responsible for championing the safeguarding agenda for children and young people. It advises on matters relating to child protection – preventing violence, exploitation and abuse against children.

This subcommittee informs the Scottish Committee and the Standing committee on Child Protection matters pertinent to child protection in Scotland. It is a multidisciplinary committee that meets three times a year.

This Subcommittee oversees the child protection systematic reviews (formally CORE-Info) programme of work.

The Children and Young People's Engagement Committee was established in 2016 to bring together children, young people, parents, carers and paediatricians to support the development of active participation and involvement of under 25s in RCPCH.