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May’s edition of the FMC newsletter is now available to read here.

This is an update from the Chair of the FMSB and Chair of the Accreditation Review Working Group to keep everyone informed of progress in the review of the accreditation process, which has been agreed by the FMC and FMSB to be the first priority in the overall review of family mediation standards.In January we […]

March’s edition of the FMC newsletter is now available to read here.

January’s edition of the FMC newsletter is now available to read here.

The FMC is pleased to announce that Juliette Dalrymple has been appointed to the role of FMC Chief Assessor. Juliette succeeds Dominic Raeside, who has been the FMC’s Chief Assessor since its formation in 2007, having previously carried out the role for the UK College of Family Mediators.  The FMC would like to thank Dominic […]

The Family Mediation Council has submitted its response to the Ministry of Justice’s Consultation, Reducing Family Conflict, which sets out the government’s proposals for ‘no-fault divorce’. The FMC’s response is set out below. FMC Response to the Ministry of Justice’s Consultation: Reducing Family Conflict – Reform of the legal requirements for divorce The Family Mediation […]

November’s edition of the FMC newsletter is now available to read here.

September’s edition of the FMC newsletter is now available to read here.

The FMC is appointing a new Chief Assessor to start in late 2018/early 2019. Role description The FMC’s Chief Assessor ensures that the assessment of portfolios for FMCA accreditation is carried out in a fair and consistent manner. The Chief Assessor does this by: acting as a focal point for enquiries about the assessment procedure […]

The FMC has published its Annual Report for 2017. This includes its accounts to the year ending 31.12.17 and the FMSB’s Annual Report for 2017.