Introductory notes for HPS who have been asked to become a Mentor/Assessor for a student on the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism (FdA HPS.) Definition of a Mentor An experienced or trusted advisor or guide, a teacher, a tutor, spec.
A Typical Play Specialist
What is the work like? Play is accepted as vital to healthy growth and development and a natural part of childhood which enables children to explore and make sense of the world they live in. For children and young people who undergo
Exemplar Profiles
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFILE SAMPLE EXTRACTS The following extracts are taken from approved profiles which have been commended by the Registration Standards Committee. The authors of these extracts have given permission for them to be used as examples of different
The Professional Development Profile
The Professional Development Profile From January 2020, all registered Health Play Specialists need to submit a Professional Development Profile for audit, every 3 years. Registrants will be advised when they are required to submit a profile, and should not submit
Reflective Practice
Below are links which may be viewed online or downloaded as required. Study guides are available to download from the University of Reading website: Click to ViewReflective Thinking Click to ViewReflective Writing
Registration Calendar
Dates for online re-registration submission are now from 5th January to 31 March each year. This replaces the calendar system used prior to January 2019. The re-registration application form is available from your personal page on the website. Use the
Return to Practice
HPSET Re-registration changed in 2019. If your registration has lapsed and you wish to apply to re-join the professional register of Health Play Specialists, please contact the registration coordinator at registration@hpset.org.uk who will be able to advise you of the
Late Re-Registration
Late Re-registration If you are a qualified Health Play Specialist currently in HPS practice and wish to re-register with HPSET following a lapse in registration, you will need to submit a Late Re-registration Application before you can be considered for
Re-Registration
CPD AUDIT 2024 All registrants due to submit their CPD Profile in 2024 are reminded that their Profile Form needs to cover the 3 years preceding submission: Year 1: 01 April 2021 – 31 March 2022 Year 2: 01 April
Registration Responsibilities
EVERYONE NEEDS TO RE-REGISTER by 31 March each year Registrants should note that Re-registration and Audit are two distinct processes. All registered HPS need to re-register annually, even if they submitted a profile for audit last year. One third of