Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings

The Council has agreed minimum requirements for mediators carrying out Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings; these were approved by the Council's member organisations at its meeting on 15 February 2011.  To download a copy of the document, click here.

The Council has also issued a notice concerning fees for Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings; to download a copy, click here.

The Council has also published Guidance for PPCs concerning Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings; to download a copy, click here.

Publicly Funded Mediations

The Legal Services Commission requires mediators conducting publicly funded work to be members of and regulated by a Family Mediation Council member organisation.


LSC recognised  competence assessment

The Council runs the Legal Services Commission-recognised family mediation assessment scheme which was formerly administered by the UK College of Family Mediators.  The scheme is now adminstered on behalf of the Council by NFM.  For details of the scheme contact the Family Mediation Council, PO Box 593, Exeter, EX1 9HG.  To download a copy of the skeleton portfolio please click here

Professional and training standards

All FMC membership organisations regulate their individual members ensuring compliance with the FMC's professional and training standards; these are contained within the 'Criteria for Membership' section of the Council's Constitution.

In Court Mediation: Suggested Good Practice Guidelines 

The Council has approved 'suggested good practice guidelines' for in-court mediation.  Click here to download a copy.

Member organisation main representatives to the Council:

ADR Group: Tina Kaulbach
College of Mediators: Lorraine Bramwell
NFM: Jane Robey
Resolution: Sarah Lloyd
FMA: Jan Coulton
Law Society: Robin ap Cynan
Independent member: Hugh England
Convenor: Deborah Turner