The Approval and Accreditation Board (AAB) was established in September 2004 to oversee the approval and accreditation activity undertaken by the organisation. The Board develops policies and oversee and advise on all aspects of approval and accreditation of programmes, individuals and departments.
The AAB formulates the future strategic direction for approval and accreditation for consideration by the Society and College of Radiographers and provides advice and guidance and makes recommendations to UK Council and the College Board of Trustees (CBoT) on all matters related to the CoR approval and accreditation policy and its objectives.
Approval of education programmes
Before an education programme can be approved by the College of Radiographers the Assessor's report must be presented to the AAB. Following the board's agreement the College Board of Trustees (CBoT) will review and ratify the approval. Education providers will be notified following CBoT approval. Dates of upcoming AAB and CBoT boards are below. All final reports and responses from education providers and Assessors must be received at least 3 weeks prior to the AAB, as shown in brackets, in order to be considered. Reports received after the deadline will be presented at the next Board meeting.
AAB
4th March 2025 (final reports by 11th February 2025)
10th June 2025 (final reports by 20th May 2025)
4th November 2025 (final reports by 14th October 2025)
10th March 2026 (final reports by 17th February 2026)
16th June 2026 (final reports by 19th May 2026)
10th November 2026 (final reports by 20th October 2026)
CBoT
10th December 2024
The Approval and Accreditation Board Annual Report
The Approval and Accreditation Board (AAB) publishes an annual report which draws into a single commentary the approval and accreditation activity over the previous academic year, providing a national overview of the nature and scope of education provision. The report is recognised as the most authoritative record of student recruitment, retention and completion.
Comprehensive data and statistical information on the current and future workforce is provided where collection of data has been possible.
The report demonstrates how the AAB continues to accomplish a significant amount of progress in the development of policy and overseeing and advising on all aspects of the approval and accreditation of courses and individuals to ensure consistency of approach and standards.
The latest annual report can be downloaded to the right, in the other related content section.
Approval and Accreditation Board Members
The Approval and Accreditation Board (AAB) is comprised of a Chair, representative from the College Board of Trustees (CBoT), representative from the Patient Advisory Group (PAG) and authorities in the fields of study, development and administration of programmes.
Board members serve up to the 30th June following five years of membership.
Current board members are:
| Name | End date | Role |
|---|---|---|
Gareth Thomas | As per CBoT membership | CBoT |
Steve Oliver | As per PAG membership | Patient Advisory Group |
Yvonne Thackray | 30/06/2026 | Clinical imaging member |
Jonathan McConnell | 30/06/2026 | Clinical imaging member |
Nick White | 30/06/2028 | Radiotherapy member/Vice Chair |
Ruth Strudwick | 30/11/2026 | Clinical imaging member/Chair |
Ricardo Khine | 30/06/2026 | Radiotherapy member |
Shaaron Pratt | 30/06/2026 | Clinical imaging member |
James Harcus | 30/06/2028 | Clinical imaging member |
Valerie Middleton | 30/06/2028 | Clinical imaging member |
Melanie Clarkson | 30/06/2028 | Radiotherapy member |
Andrew Tootell | 30/06/2028 | Clinical imaging member |
Stuart Mackay | 30/06/2028 | Clinical imaging member |
Aneesa Admani | 30/06/2029 | Radiotherapy member |
