6 CONDUCT OF THE MEDIATION 6.1 All assessments for suitability for mediation must be conducted at meetings on a face-to-face basis. Assessment meetings can be conducted jointly or separately depending on client preference, but must include an individual element with each participant to allow mediators to undertake domestic abuse screening. 6.2 Mediators must manage […]
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Standards, Codes of Practice and Guidance
On February 10, 2014 in
MIAM Standards New standards governing mediators’ conduct of Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) come into force on 1.10.22. For details please see the MIAM Standards page here. Temporary Regulatory Amendments Due to Covid-19 The FMSB has agreed a number of temporary regulatory amendments for family mediators in light of the need to minimise […]
Resources for PPCs
On November 13, 2019 in
The FMSB has started to develop resources to support your work as a PPC, and to help you support your consultees, particularly those who are working towards accreditation. Please see list below for resources that are currently available: An optional set of PPC Observation Prompts Observation Prompts for Mediators Working Towards Accreditation Suggested Mediator Self-Reflection […]
Family Mediation Standards Board (FMSB)
On March 24, 2019 in
The FMSB The Family Mediation Standards Board (FMSB) has delegated authority to advise upon and oversee the implementation of, and adherence to, the FMC’s professional standards as set out in its Terms of Reference. The FMSB’s role includes: Maintaining and publishing a register of mediators and Professional Practice Consultants Ensuring standards of foundation training courses […]
Good Standing Requirement
On April 6, 2021 in
The FMC recognises that fitness to practise requires not only the necessary skills but also appropriate behaviours and attitudes towards clients. While these are described functionally in the Code of Practice, the FMC recognised a need to consider issues concerning individual mediators or would-be mediators that may affect their practice but lie outside the direct […]
FMC Newsletter
FMC Newsletter September 2016 Foreword from John Taylor, Chair, FMC This is the first in what is going to be a series of newsletters, aimed at letting you know what is happening in the world of family mediation, and what is likely to be happening next. For the FMC, the most important topic is the […]
General Principles for mediators and mediation
On February 19, 2014 in
5 GENERAL PRINCIPLES 5.1 Impartiality and Conflicts of Interest 5.1.1 It is the duty of the mediator at all times to ensure that he or she acts with impartiality and that that impartiality is not compromised at any time by any conflict of interest, actual or capable of being perceived as such. 5.1.2 Mediators must […]
Definitions
On February 19, 2014 in
1 DEFINITIONS 1.1 This Code of Practice applies to all family mediation conducted or offered by mediators who are members of the Member Organisations of the Family Mediation Council. 1.2 Family mediation is a process in which those involved in family breakdown, whether or not they are a couple or other family members, appoint an […]
Guidance for all family mediators on initial mediation meetings, MIAMs and the signing of court forms
On February 19, 2014 in
Introduction This guidance document explains who can: Conduct initial (pre-mediation) meetings. Conduct Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) in accordance with the Family Procedure Rules as supplemented by Practice Direction 3A. In this document, the term MIAM has been limited to meetings as defined in the Family Procedure Rules. Sign court forms C100, Form A, […]
FMC accreditation scheme
On February 19, 2014 in
How do I obtain Family Mediation Council Accreditation (FMCA)? To become an accredited family mediator, you first need to attend an FMC approved foundation training course. After this, you can register with the FMC as working towards accreditation, and then start work to build up a portfolio of evidence that you meet the competencies outlined […]
