RCPCH Learning at RCPCH Conference 2026
The RCPCH Education and Professional Development Team will be at the flagship RCPCH Conference at the ICC Birmingham from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 May 2026.
Join us in the RCPCH Learning Theatre (Hall 3) for sessions during the breaks, where we’ll be showcasing the RCPCH Education portfolio, including a session from RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner, on system leadership.
See the full programme below.
10:30-10:50 | Morning BreakRCPCH Leading the Way podcast series presents:Leadership presentation | Dr Chakra Vasudevan and Dr Jonathan Darling |
Hear honest reflections, practical insights and real leadership experiences that will challenge your thinking and support you to lead with clarity and confidence — wherever you are in your career.
Dr Chakra Vasudevan is a Consultant Neonatologist at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and RCPCH Officer for Education.
Dr Jonathan Darling is RCPCH Vice President for Education and Workforce; Clinical Associate Professor in Paediatrics and Child Health and Medical Education, University of Leeds; and Honorary Consultant General Paediatrician, Leeds Children’s Hospital.
About the Leading the Way podcast series
In this series, hosted by Dr Jonathan Darling, RCPCH Vice President for Education and Workforce, we explore various aspects of leadership in paediatrics and child health. Through honest conversations with inspiring clinicians, healthcare professionals, and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, successes, and pivotal moments that shape their leadership in paediatrics and child health.
Whether you are an aspiring leader, a seasoned consultant, or simply passionate about making a difference in child health, this podcast offers valuable insights, reflections, and practical wisdom to support your leadership journey.
Join us as we highlight voices from across the UK and beyond, sharing stories that pave the way forward
12:35–13:25 | LunchRCPCH Grand Round webinar series presents:Role of antibiotic prophylaxis in urinary tract infections in children | Dr Yincent Tse & Dr David Tuthill |
In this special RCPCH Conference episode of the RCPCH Grand Round, we explore the evidence base behind the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in infants and children in reducing urinary tract infections
– How effective is it?
– What are the trade-offs?
– What alternatives are there?
Dr Yincent Tse is a Paediatric Nephrologist at the Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne. He has wide research interests including in urinary tract infections. He is Social Media and an Associate Editor for Archives of Disease in Childhood.
About the RCPCH Grand Round webinar series
Our fortnightly series of free webinars replicates the ‘Grand Round’ that takes place in many hospitals, bringing high-quality medical education to paediatricians and child health professionals across the UK. Each 60-minute webinar features expert-led presentations on clinical and professional paediatric practice, followed by a live Q&A. Whatever your career stage, you’ll get valuable insights beyond your core specialty.
16:15 – 16:35 | Afternoon BreakEffective Educational Supervision (EES) series presents:Training the Trainer |Dr David Evans |
Join the EES Faculty Lead, Dr David Evans, for an overview of the established RCPCH Effective Educational Supervision course, how we support resident doctors and how to get involved in teaching on the course with a forthcoming train the trainer session taking place in September.
Dr David Evans graduated in medicine from Cambridge and Oxford Universities. He trained in Paediatrics in Bristol and Leeds. He works as a Consultant Neonatologist at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. He has been involved in postgraduate medical education for many years and was Head of School in Paediatrics at the Severn Deanery (Health Education England South West) until 2015. He has also been Education Associate with the General Medical Council since 2014
About the RCPCH Effective Educational Supervision course
This one‑day course is designed and delivered to meet the General Medical Council’s requirements for educational supervisors. It explores the fundamentals of educational supervision and provides essential updates on the RCPCH Progress+ curriculum and RCPCH assessments, developing your skills, knowledge and confidence as an effective educational supervisor. The course provides a comprehensive and up‑to‑date overview of educational supervision, focusing on recognising a trainee who needs support, gathering information to define a problem, the benefits of longitudinal supervision, giving feedback and reflecting on your practice. It is suitable for both current and aspiring educational supervisors, including those who require an update for revalidation.
10:30-10:50 | BreakBeing a Leader in Uncertain Times | Talent for Care |
This interactive three-part series, building on our webinar programme, explores leadership as a lived practice—shaped by who we are, how we show up, and how others experience us. Moving from leadership identity and self-awareness to everyday behaviours and leading across systems, the sessions combine panel insight with audience reflection.
12:25-13:35 | LunchQualities of Leadership Practice – What People Actually Experience from Leadership | Talent for Care |
Moving from leadership identity and self-awareness to everyday behaviours and leading across systems, this lunchtime session combines panel insight with audience reflection.
16:15-16:35 | BreakLeading Across Boundaries | Professor Steve Turner |
The final session of this interactive series features the President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Professor Steve Turner, offering senior leadership insight into leading at scale.
About Talent for Care
Talent for Care aims to help people Get Ready, Get In, Get On and Go Further in their careers in the NHS.
Talent for Care’s vision is to support the NHS in England to widen access and participation by adapting and developing accessible employment, education, training including apprenticeships and T levels in order to improve socio-economic, health and wellbeing outcomes in local populations, and to move towards a workforce that is reflective of the communities it serves. We harness the power of volunteering through developing education, training, development and support programmes across health, social care and the voluntary sector.
10:15-10:35 | BreakHow to Manage: Paediatric Sepsis course | Dr Emma Lim, host of the Paeds Round podcast |
Showcasing the RCPCH clinical course series, Dr Emma Lim, host of the Paeds Round podcast, presents on Sepsis Recognition and Management, providing a snippet of the forthcoming How to Manage: Paediatric Sepsis course. Emma will also highlight our podcast series on Paediatric Sepsis and update us on future plans for the Paeds Round series.
About the How to Manage Clinical course series
The How to Manage clinical course series has been running for over a decade and gives delegates the opportunity to learn about different sub-specialities within paediatrics and gain valuable, practical tips they can take back to their workplace. This series spans about 20 different clinical topics, including dermatology, infectious diseases, child mental health, cardiology, gastroenterology, haematology, asthma and much more.
About The Paeds Round podcast series from RCPCH and Odland
Listen to real-world advice and guidance on how to manage a range of clinical topics and much else on education, training and working in paediatrics. With Dr Emma Lim, Consultant Paediatrician and Dr Christo Tsilifis, Academic Paediatric Trainee, plus parents, paediatric specialists and junior doctors.
13:15-13:45 | Lunch“Safeguarding competencies” – ICD Safeguarding follow-up Q&A session | Dr Vicki Walker |
Follow up on any questions you have about the new intercollegiate document for safeguarding children and young people & children and young people in care with clinical project lead, Dr Vicki Walker.
Dr Vicki Walker is a Consultant Paediatrician in Mansfield and the Designated Doctor for Looked After Children in Nottinghamshire. She has been the RCPCH Assistant Officer for Child Protection (Education) since April 2022.
About the RCPCH Safeguarding course series
Safeguarding is a key responsibility for all paediatricians. To support you to develop your competencies in line with the intercollegiate document, the RCPCH offers a range of courses and eLearning, both directly and in collaboration with key partners including eLearning for Healthcare and ALSG.
Online learningRCPCH Learning gives you access to quality-assured digital learning resources to support your professional development and clinical practice at a time that suits you |
Live coursesLive courses for paediatricians and health professionals, including the RCPCH How to Manage clinical course series and Safeguarding and Exam Prep courses. Most of our courses are hosted online so you can join from your home or workplaceView the live course portfolio
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WebinarsWe run short, free and accessible educational updates, including the RCPCH Grand Round Series, for health professionals on topics ranging from clinical conditions to service design |
PodcastsIncluding The Paeds Rounds and Leading the Way series, listen to members and guests as they discuss a wide range of clinical and leadership topics across paediatrics and child health |
Expression of interest |
About the How to Manage: Paediatric Allergy Training 1 (PAT 1) course
This online course will focus on the practical, clinical management of allergy in children and young people. It is the first in a series of three Paediatric Allergy Training (PAT) courses provided by RCPCH.
If you have already attended PAT 1 and PAT 2, PAT 3 is now available to book
About the RCPCH Grand Round webinar series
Our fortnightly series of free webinars replicates the ‘Grand Round’ that takes place in many hospitals, bringing high-quality medical education to paediatricians and child health professionals across the UK. Each 60-minute webinar features expert-led presentations on clinical and professional paediatric practice, followed by a live Q&A.
About the Leading the Way podcast series
In this series, hosted by Dr Jonathan Darling, RCPCH Vice President for Education and Professional Development, we explore various aspects of leadership in paediatrics and child health. Through honest conversations with inspiring clinicians, healthcare professionals, and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, successes, and pivotal moments that shape their leadership in paediatrics and child health.
Whether you are an aspiring leader, a seasoned consultant, or simply passionate about making a difference in child health, this podcast offers valuable insights, reflections, and practical wisdom to support your leadership journey.
About the Effective Educational Supervision course
This online course meets the General Medical Council’s requirements for educational supervisors. It explores the fundamentals of educational supervision and provides essential updates on the RCPCH Progress + Curriculum and RCPCH assessments.
This one-day course will be delivered online and will provide you with a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of educational supervision, focusing on: Supporting doctors in difficulty, managing the able trainee, careers advice, constructive feedback and reflective supervision
About the How to Manage: Asthma Masterclass
This one-day online masterclass will develop your skills and knowledge in effectively managing children and young people with asthma as well as exploring best practice when supporting asthma patients and their families. Delegates will enjoy a combination of lectures and small group breakout sessions from leaders in the field of paediatric asthma. There will be new insights into the management of preschool wheeze, a look at the impact of the wider determinants of outcomes in CYP asthma, a review of the rationale behind Anti-inflammatory reliever therapies (AIR), a closer look at asthma diagnosis and support for self-management and much more.