We are no longer able to accept direct applications using the UKPSF 2011. From 1 January 2024, only applications made against PSF 2023, using the dimensions and descriptors from PSF 2023 will be accepted.
These resources are only available to support applicants who have already submitted their applications navigate through the review process. Please do not use these applicant documents to form a new application.
If you would like to apply for Fellowship against PSF 2023, you can access the new guidance documents for each category from this page.
UK Professional Standards Framework 2011 (UKPSF 2011) Resources
Associate Fellow resources
Associate Fellowship is designed for individuals whose professional role typically includes at least some teaching and/or learning support responsibilities. You can access documents that will help with Associate Fellowship application below, or find out more about Associate Fellowship.
Fellow Resources
Fellowship is for those who have a more substantive teaching and supporting learning roles and can demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to learning and teaching support as a key contribution to high quality student learning. The application documents are available below or more information is available on our Fellowship page.
Senior Fellow Resources
Senior Fellows are usually experienced members of staff, for example you may have responsibility for leading, managing or organising programmes, subjects and/or disciplinary areas, who impact and influence on other colleagues. They are able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as a key contribution to high quality student learning. You can find out more details about Senior Fellowship, or download the application documents below.
Principal Fellow Resources
Principal Fellowship is for highly experienced individuals with wide-ranging strategic leadership responsibilities in connection with key aspects of teaching and supporting learning. They are able to demonstrate a sustained record of effective strategic leadership in academic practice and development. More information on Principal Fellowship is available, or you can download the guidance documents below.
Fellowship judgement Resources for Accreditors
If you are one of our Accreditors and make Fellowship judgments, we have a number of resources available for you. Please enter your details and the information will be sent to you.
The Professional Standards Framework 2023 (PSF2023)
The Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education (PSF) has global recognition for raising the profile of teaching and learning in higher education. The PSF’s contribution to reward and recognition is unsurpassed, being used by individuals, institutions and national bodies.
The PSF 2023 is an inclusive Framework that recognises the critical role of the context in which practice takes place and is more accessible to all professionals with a role in teaching and supporting learning.