Key dates for the foundation training scheme

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

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The dates are listed by training year. We will also let you know on Twitter and on Facebook when we make updates.

This page was last updated on 13 March 2023.

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2024/25 training year
Please check back later for the key dates for the 2024/25 training year. 
2023/24 training year
Event Date
Applications to the scheme open 12 June 2023
First date to start training for the 2023/24 year 10 July 2023
Last date to start training for the 2023/24 year 10 November 2023

Summer assessment deadlines

The key dates below show when you must start or complete parts of your training, and submit your information to sit the assessment in Summer 2024. If you miss a deadline, you will no longer be eligible to sit in summer, and will need prepare to sit in autumn.

Event Date
Deadline to start approved training in time to enter the summer assessment 4 August 2023
Deadline to start at a new training site with a satisfactory 13-week progress review from week 14, to sit the summer assessment 3 November 2023
Deadline to start foundation training from week 27 once 26 weeks satisfactory training banked, to sit the summer assessment 2 February 2024
Deadline to request a reasonable adjustment in the summer assessment 28 February 2024
Deadline for receipt of assessment entry forms for summer assessment 3 May 2024
Summer assessment 25 June 2024
Deadline to submit a full and complete application for registration to join the register on 1 August 2024 1 July 2024
Deadline to withdraw from the summer assessment 2 July 2024
Deadline to request a nullification from the summer assessment 2 July 2024
Deadline to submit a full and complete application for registration to join the register on 15 August 2024 18 July 2024
Summer assessment results released 30 July 2024
Deadline to submit an appeal application form for the summer assessment TBC

Registration after sitting the Summer 2024 assessment

The first possible date to register after the assessment is 1 August 2024. To be able to register on this date, we must receive your complete and correct application by 1 July 2024.

The next available registration date is 15 August 2024. To be able to register on this date, we must receive your complete and correct application by 18 July 2024.

Autumn assessment deadlines

The key dates below show when you must start or complete parts of your training, and submit your information to sit the assessment in Autumn 2024. If you miss a deadline you will no longer be able to sit in autumn, and will need to prepare to sit the following year.

Event Date
Deadline to submit your application and start your confirmed foundation training for trainees planning to sit the autumn assessment 10 November 2023
Deadline to restart at a new training site from day one to enter the autumn assessment 10 November 2023
Deadline to start foundation training from week 14 once 13 weeks satisfactory training banked, to sit the autumn assessment 2 February 2024
Deadline to start foundation training from week 27 once 26 weeks satisfactory training banked, to sit the autumn assessment 8 May 2024
Deadline to request a reasonable adjustment in the autumn assessment 8 August 2024
Deadline for receipt of assessment entry forms for autumn assessment 5 September 2024
Autumn assessment 12 November 2024
Deadline to withdraw from the autumn assessment 19 November 2024
Deadline to request a nullification from the autumn assessment 19 November 2024
Deadline for receipt of registration applications for those eligible to register on 1 January 2025 2 December 2024
Autumn assessment results released 17 December 2024
Deadline to submit a full and complete application for registration to join the register on 15 January 2025 18 December 2024
First possible registration date for those eligible after passing the autumn assessment 1 January 2025
Deadline to submit an appeal application form for the autumn assessment TBC

Registration after sitting the Autumn 2024 assessment

The first possible date to register after the assessment is 1 January 2025. To be able to register on this date, we must receive your complete and correct application by 2 December 2024.

The next available registration date is 15 January 2025. To be able to register on this date, we must receive your complete and correct application by 18 December 2024.

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