Events
The IQAS office team have set the training diary for 2026, and would like to invite you to our training sessions.
We currently offer four training sessions, designed to help support services through their accreditation journey. Our training sessions are free to attend for all IQAS registered services and will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. We encourage you to join the training as a team and get everyone involved!
Phase 1 training: getting started
The phase 1 training session provides an overview of your accreditation journey; these sessions are delivered by our operational team and include:
– an overview of how to get started
– the key documents you’ll use throughout accreditation
– a guest speaker from a registered service sharing practical tips and insights.
You can join this training at any stage of your accreditation journey.
Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions:
- Monday 20 April 1–2pm
- Thursday 15 October 11am–12pm
Register here.
Phase 2 training: domain support sessions
Phase 2 consists of bi-monthly support sessions, focusing on a different domain each month. These sessions are delivered by our clinical lead and include:
– an overview of the key points within the domain
– guidance on applying resources and examples.
Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions:
- Monday 12 January 1–2pm – Domain 1
- Monday 2 March 3–4pm – Domain 2
- Friday 8 May 3–4pm – Domain 3
- Monday 6 July 11am–12pm – Domain 4
- Thursday 8 September 11am–12pm – Domain 5
- Monday 2 November 1am–12pm – Domain 6
All service users with an active registered IQAS website account will receive an MS teams calendar invite 4 weeks in advance of a session.
Phase 3 training: assessment preparation
This session is designed for services who are working towards an assessment and may be nearly ready for a site assessment. We recommend services to attend this training session 3–6 months before they plan to submit their self-assessments. This session is jointly delivered with our IQAS accreditation programme. A representative from your service must have attended this training before your service can request a site assessment.
Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions:
- Thursday 19 March 2026, 2–3pm
- Monday 22 June 2026, 3–4pm (subject to change)
- Thursday 24 September 2026, 2–pm
- Monday 23 November 2026, 11am–12pm (subject to change)
Register here.
Phase 4: annual review
Phase 4 is designed for services that have achieved accreditation and are progressing through their annual review pathway. It will provide:
– a detailed overview of the annual review timeline
– an explanation of the evidence required for each annual review question.
Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions:
- Monday 26 January 11am–12pm
- Monday 18 May 3–4pm
- Thursday 27 August 10–11am
- Monday 14 December 1–2pm
Register here.
Website demonstration
This session is optional for any registered users who would like support using the website. This session will cover:
– adding staff members to the website
– how to upload evidence
– Microsoft Office tips and tricks
– Q&A session – bring along any questions you have!
This session is optional for any registered users who would like support using the website.
Below is the 2026 schedule for our sessions:
- Monday 16 March 10–11am
- Wednesday 12 August 10–11am
Register for the session of your choice here.