Accreditation

Gain formal recognition of your professional expertise in disability and inclusivity practice. Increasingly appearing in job specifications across the sector, accreditation demonstrates you've met agreed professional standards and provides a valuable pathway for career progression.

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Everything you need to begin your accreditation journey.

What is NADP Accreditation?

Launched in November 2020, NADP Accreditation provides formal recognition that agreed professional standards have been met by practitioners developing high-quality policy and provision for disabled students and staff in post-compulsory education. Unlike colleagues in related fields, disability practitioners have few specialist qualification routes -- NADP Accreditation fills that gap with a rigorous, career-relevant credential that's increasingly appearing in job specifications across the sector.

All materials, guidance and exemplars are available on the site. We recommend completing a first draft before registering to ensure you're ahead of the game before the cohort deadline.

What are the benefits?

Gain formal recognition of your expertise and open doors to new career opportunities across the disability and inclusivity sector.

  • Formal Recognition

    Gain professional credentials that are increasingly appearing in job specifications across the sector.

  • Career Progression

    Demonstrate your commitment to professional development and advance your career in the sector.

  • Professional Standards

    Show you've met agreed standards for high-quality disability policy and provision.

Eligibility

You must be a current NADP member and meet the following experience requirements:

Check requirements

  • Accredited Member

    • 3 years full-time equivalent working with disabled people
    • Including 1 year in FE/HE

  • Senior Accredited Member

    • 5 years full-time equivalent working with disabled people
    • Including 3 years in FE/HE

The Process

All members can start work on the scheme in their own time. Apply only when you have a completed first draft and are confident you can finalise before the deadline. Materials on the site are guaranteed not to change without prior notice, and booking dates are published in advance with reminders available on request.

  1. Review Requirements

    Read the Professional Standards documentation and check you meet the eligibility criteria. Start working on your draft submission.

  2. Register for a Cohort

    When you have a complete first draft, register for an upcoming cohort and pay the application fee.

  3. Submit Application

    Finalize and submit your completed application by the cohort deadline.

  4. Receive Outcome

    Your application will be reviewed and you'll receive feedback and your outcome within 6-8 weeks.

Next Cohorts

Registration is now open for both 2026 submission dates. Note: we have high demand and limit to a maximum of five people from any one institution per cohort.

  • Cohort

    March 2026 Cohort

    • Date: Monday, 16 March 2026
    • Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm GMT

    Submit your completed application by the March deadline; outcomes are announced in early May.

    Apply now
  • Cohort

    July 2026 Cohort

    • Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
    • Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm BST

    Submit your completed application by the July deadline; outcomes are announced in early September.

    Apply now

Ready to apply?

Registration is now open for both 2026 submission dates. Note: we have high demand and limit to a maximum of five people from any one institution per cohort.

Join as an individual member
Application Fees Price
Accredited Member £180
Senior Accredited Member £230
Please note: Membership fees are subject to yearly increase.