Measures cognitive development for preschool and young children that is rooted in contemporary theory and research.
Qualification Level A
(Prior to November 2021, this was known as Qualification Level CL3)
There are no special qualifications to purchase these products.
Qualification Level B
(Prior to November 2021, these levels were combined and known as Qualification Level CL2/CL2R)
Tests may be purchased by individuals with:
A master’s degree in psychology, education, speech language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counselling, or in a field closely related to the intended use of the assessment, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments.
OR
Certification by or full active membership in a professional organisation (such as RCOT, RCSLT, BMA, RCN, RCPsych, SASC) that requires training and experience in the relevant area of assessment.
OR
A degree or licence to practice in the healthcare or allied healthcare field.
OR
Formal, supervised mental health, speech/language, occupational therapy, social work, counselling, and/or educational training specific to assessing children, or in infant and child development, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments.
OR
Work for an accredited institution
Qualification Level C
(Prior to November 2021, this was known as Qualification Level CL1)
Tests with a C qualification require a high–level of expertise in test interpretation, and can be purchased by individuals with:
A doctorate degree in psychology, education, or a closely related field with formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments related to the intended use of the assessment.
OR
Licensure or certification to practice in a field related to the purchase.
OR
Certification by or full active membership in a professional organisation (such as BPS, ACP–UK, AEP, BNS) that requires training and experience in the relevant area of assessment.
