The Wales School for Paediatrics and Child Health was established in late 2007 and works in association with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health to provide the highest quality Paediatric training and education. There are currently over 160 trainees in general paediatrics, sub-specialty areas and neonatal intensive care in 13 units across Wales. The training programme lasts for up to eight years, with successful trainees achieving their CCT in general paediatrics. Trainees are encouraged to undertake Royal College examinations at the earliest opportunity in their training and are supported with their academic activities both in Wales and across the rest of the UK. The School provides individual careers advice and helps trainees develop important management skills in preparation for their consultant appointments.

The current Head of School is also Regional Advisor for Paediatrics in Wales and, therefore the School has developed a close relationship between the Deanery and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. We maintain very close contact with Educational Supervisors and College Tutors in each Local Health Board, ensuring that training closely follows the standards set by the Royal College.

Follow the links below for further information:

• School Contacts
• Overview of Local Health Boards providing paediatric training in Wales.
• Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board
• Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board
• Betsi Cadwaladr Local Health Board
• Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
• Cwm Taf Local Health Board
• Hywel Dda Local Health Board
• Further information can be found at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health website.