This area is for Professional Practice Consultants (PPCs). Here you will find information on administration, training, resources and professional standards for PPCs. As a PPC, you should: be a member of an FMC Member organisation; be registered with the FMC as an accredited mediator; act as a PPC for a minimum of four hours per year (i.e. […]
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FAQs about professional standards, accreditation and registration
On December 14, 2015 in
Who can carry out Mediation Information and Assessment meetings (MIAMs) in accordance with the Family Procedure Rues and sign court forms? As of 1 January 2016 only an FMCA mediator can carry out MIAMs as defined in the Family Procedure Rules, i.e. where clients intend to make an application to court, and sign forms C100, Form […]
Standards, Codes of Practice and Guidance
On February 10, 2014 in
Standards for all Registered Mediators The FMC operates a framework for professional standards and regulation for family mediators. All mediators should read the FMC Manual of Professional Standards and Self-Regulatory Framework (updated September 2024). Please note that there are pending changes to this document to incorporate new MIAM standards (see above). Family mediators must also adhere to the […]
Complaints Processes and Learnings
On May 8, 2024 in
Complaints Processes Part 5 of the FMC Standards Framework sets out the complaints and disciplinary processes followed by the FMSB and the minimum requirements for mediators’ own complaint processes. The FMSB considered complaints about FMC Registered Mediators from clients, former clients, FMC Registered Mediators or qualifying third parties, where the alleges breach of the FMC […]
Mediators Working Towards Accreditation
On October 7, 2019 in
This area is for mediators who have completed FMC-approved family mediation foundation training and are working towards accreditation. As a mediator working towards accreditation, you should: be a member of an FMC Member organisation; have a PPC. See here for a list of PPCs with capacity to take on mediators working towards accreditation; and be […]
Accredited Mediators
On October 7, 2019 in
This area is for anyone who has already completed their accreditation process. As an accredited mediator, you should: be a member of an FMC Member organisation; have a PPC. See here for a list of PPCs with capacity to take on accredited mediators; and be registered with the FMC as a fully accredited mediator. You […]
Becoming a Mediator
On March 24, 2019 in
Thank you for your interest in becoming an FMC Accredited Family Mediator. This page explains the training and other formal requirements that you must meet in order to register as a mediator with the FMC and work towards accreditation. Before embarking on training, we recommend you read this carefully, as well as researching the profession […]
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 […]
