NCPES Resources for Psychology Education

Practical Tools, Templates, and Guidance for Psychology Programs

Access frameworks, handbooks, templates, and briefing notes that help institutions plan, deliver, and review high-quality psychology education aligned with NCPES standards.

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Popular Resources
  • NCPES Psychology Education Standards Framework (PDF).
  • Accreditation & Recognition Self-Study Template.
  • Practice Education & Placement Quality Toolkit.
  • Student Voice and Wellbeing Checklist for Programs.

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Standards & Frameworks

Core NCPES documents that describe expectations for psychology programs and quality systems.

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Accreditation & Review

Self-study templates, evidence maps, and guidance for review visits and panel processes.

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Teaching & Learning

Sample rubrics, activity ideas, and good practice notes for curriculum design and assessment.

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Student-Focused Materials

Guides for students on expectations, supervised practice, and engaging with feedback and support.

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Strategic Resources for Institutional Leaders

Designed for presidents, provosts, deans, and senior managers who need a high-level view of psychology education quality and risk.

  • Understanding the NCPES standards framework at institutional level.
  • Planning for accreditation, recognition, or external review.
  • Using data to monitor student outcomes and program performance.
Example resources
  • NCPES Institutional Briefing Note (PDF).
  • Psychology Portfolio Risk & Assurance Checklist.
  • Template: Annual Psychology Program Overview for Senate.

Practical Tools for Program & Teaching Teams

Materials to support curriculum design, assessment, supervised practice, and student engagement in psychology programs.

  • Mapping modules to NCPES domains and outcomes.
  • Developing rubric-based assessment strategies.
  • Enhancing student feedback, partnership, and wellbeing support.
Example resources
  • Curriculum Mapping Template (editable worksheet).
  • Good Practice Note: Feedback & Feedforward in Psychology.
  • Sample Practice Education Handbook Outline.

Resources for Students & Graduates

Short guides to help students understand what to expect from psychology programs and how to make the most of learning opportunities.

  • Understanding supervised practice, observation, and reflection.
  • Working with feedback and assessment criteria.
  • Maintaining wellbeing and professional boundaries.
Example resources
  • Student Guide: What to Expect from an NCPES-aligned Program.
  • Checklist: Preparing for Practice Placements.
  • FAQ: Psychology Study Pathways & Next Steps.

Using NCPES Resources

Guidance on how best to incorporate NCPES materials into your work.

Yes. NCPES templates are designed to be adapted to meet local regulatory and institutional requirements, provided that their core intent and acknowledgement of NCPES are maintained.

Key documents such as the Standards Framework are normally reviewed on a three- to five-year cycle. Guidance notes and toolkits may be updated more frequently in response to feedback or emerging issues.

Selected core resources are publicly available. Additional materials, case studies, and extended toolkits are provided exclusively to NCPES members and accreditation partners.

Members can propose ideas via working groups, annual surveys, and direct contact with the NCPES team. We prioritise resources that address common challenges across multiple institutions.

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