Training courses and events related to family mediation can be listed on this site at the FMC’s discretion. If you would like an event to be added here, please complete this form.
Refresher Courses
All FMSB-approved foundation course providers can offer refresher training. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, contact the providers directly where you can ask to be added to a waiting list. The full list of providers can be found here.
- 12, 16 & 17 November, Lorraine Bramwell Associates (LBA), Refresher Training, Online. Bookings should be submitted by 16 October 2026 via this website or by calling 01793 887227.
- 23 & 25 February 2027, NFM: Refresher Training, Online (access to self-study materials from 1 February 2027)
- 9-11 March 2027, LADR: Refresher training, Birmingham. Email Lesley Allport for more information
CIM 3-day Foundation Courses:
Click here for approved providers of the 3-day CIM course.
- 17-18 February & 18 March 2027, LADR: Full CIM Training, Birmingham. Email Lesley Allport here for further information.
- 9-11 March 2027 (plus earlier preparation), NFM: Child Inclusive Mediation Training, Online
CIM CPD Courses
- 26 November, FMA: CIM Professional Development Day, Online
- 30 November, FMA: Child Inclusive Mediation: Best Practices and Techniques for Working with CYP and Feeding Back, Online
- 07 December, Family Mediation Cymru: The CIM process using the Lundy Model, Online. Contact by email or telephone 02920 229692
- 04 March 2027, LADR: CIM Update, Online. Email Lesley Allport here for further information
- 04 May 2027, NFM: CIM Update, Online
- 08 November 2027, NFM: CIM Update Training, Online
CIM Awareness & Understanding Courses
- 08 December, Adrian Wright / Judi Lyons: CIM Awareness Day, Online
- 02 March 2027, LADR: CIM Awareness Day, Online. Email Lesley Allport here for further information
- 05 April 2027, NFM: CIM Awareness and Understanding, Online
- 07 May 2027, Resolution: Child Inclusive Mediation Awareness and Understanding Day, London
- 11 October 2027, NFM: CIM Awareness and Understanding, Online
CIM Refresher Courses
- 10 December, Adrian Wright / Judi Lyons: CIM Refresher Training, Online
- 12 July 2027, NFM: CIM Refresher Course, Online
PPC Courses
- 19 November, FMC: Re-accreditation, Extensions & Action Plans, Online
- 22-23 February & 19 March 2027, LADR: PPC Training, Birmingham. Email Lesley Allport here for further information.
- Online Training, NFM: PPC Training, Online
- Online Study, NFM: PPC Accreditation & Re-Accreditation, Online
Safeguarding Knowledge and Skills
- 10 November, South East London Family Mediation: Small group workshop on using the FMC Domestic Abuse Screening and Assessment tool, Please go to their website and click on “Courses” for more information and to book.
- 17 November, Adrienne Cox: Domestic Abuse training and training on the new FMC Mediation Screening and Assessment: Guidance and Resource, Online
- 24 November, Adrienne Cox: Training on the new FMC Mediation Screening and Assessment: Guidance & Resource, Online
- 18 January 2027, Ataraxy: Family Mediation ‘Domestic Abuse Screening and Assessment tool’ from the FMSB, Online
- 22 February 2027, Resolution: Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding, Online
- 25 February 2027, LADR: DA Screening: Understanding the new Tool and mediating where domestic abuse is a factor, Birmingham. Email Lesley Allport here for further information.
Other Courses and Events
- 11 November, FMA: Narrative and Dialogical Approaches in Mediation Practice, Online
- 12 November, FMA: Helping Parents Focus on the Needs of their Children, Online
- 17 November, South East London Family Mediation: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Mediation. Please go to their website and click on “Courses” for more information and to book.
- 19 November, OurFamilyWizard: High-Conflict Separation as a Public Health Issue, Online
- 19 November, FMA: Wills, Life Insurance & Powers of Attorney on Divorce, Online
- 19 November, NFM: Tips and Traps of Collating Financial Disclosure, Online
- 23 November, FMA: An Introduction to Tax & Pensions, Online
- 24 November, FMA: Parenting Strategies that Help Separating Parents Meet Their Children’s Needs, Online
- 26 – 27 November, Resolution: Family Mediation: Using an Advanced Hybrid Practice Model, London
- 27 November, FMA: Child Welfare – A Practical Approach to Mediating When There is Social Services Involvement, Online
- 01 December, FMA: Breaking Through: Strategies for Overcoming Resistance to the Process, Online
- 03 December, South East London Family Mediation: Developments in family mediation practice and theory, Please go to their website and click on “Courses” for more information and to book.
- 04 December, Ataraxy: Neurodiversity in Family Mediation, Online
- 04 December, NFM: Pensions “Some Helpful Information”, Online
- 10 December, Ataraxy: Applying Theory to Family Mediation – ‘What’s behind anger?’, Online
- 18 January 2027, NFM: CPD Webinar: High Conflict Mediation, Online
- 11 February 2027, Resolution: Bitesize – Exploring non-court solutions through a family case study, Online
- 26 February 2027, Ataraxy: Applying Theory to Family Mediation – ‘What’s behind anger?’, Online
- 01 March 2027, Resolution: Working Smarter with NCDR, Online
- 08 March 2027, Ataraxy: Neurodiversity in Family Mediation, Online
- 9-10 June 2027, FMA: FMA Conference 2027, Northampton
Self Study (various topics)
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Mental Health in Mediation, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Effective MIAMs, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Getting to Grips with Accounts in Mediation, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Getting to Grips with Being an Inclusive Mediator, Distance Learning
- Self study at time of own choosing, NFM: Getting to Grips with Legal Aid Assessment, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Domestic Abuse and Effective Screening, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Working Towards FMCA Status – Portfolio Building, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Safeguarding in Mediation, Distance Learning
- Self-study at time of own choosing, NFM: Self Study for PPCs: Accreditation & Re-Accreditation, Distance Learning
- Ongoing, NFM: Professional Practice Consultancy Training, Distance Learning
FMC Events
These events are designed for attendees to join themselves. Participants must not record or use AI notetaking tools during events unless consent has been obtained.
| Date / Time | Event | Details |
| 19 November
12-1pm |
Re-accreditation, Extension Applications and Action Plans
The FMC office is holding a webinar for PPCs, about what the FMSB looks for and why in re-accreditation and extension applications, and action plans. The aim is to help PPCs guide consultees who are completing these documents, and to give PPCs confidence when signing them to indicate their support. The webinar will take place on 19 November, from 12pm -1pm, and is free to attend. This event will be recorded for PPCs who are unable to attend. |
Register here |
| 24 November
10-11am |
FMC Virtual Coffee Morning
Using sign language interpreters in mediation, with the Association of Sign Language Interpreters and members of the FMC’s Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group |
Register here |
| 2 December
|
National Mediation Awards 2026
London |
Tickets are available here |
| 9-10 June 2027 | FMA Conference 2027, Northampton | Register here |
