On this page you will find:

• AFT Policies
  
• Standards for Training
• Guidance for Employment

Further resources to support AFT members in professional practice can be found here:

member information sheets 

AFT Policies

• Absence and Sickness Policy
  

• Complaints Policy and Procedure 

• Data Protection Policy

• Disciplinary Procedure Policy

• Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Policy
  

• Equality Policy

• Ethics Policy

• Grievance Procedure Policy

• Group list guidelines (AFT)   

• Health and Safety Policy

• Internet and Email Policy

• Lone Worker Policy

• Social Media Policy

• Staff Disability Code of Practice

• Substance Use Policy
  

• Safeguarding Policy

• Whistleblowing Policy

Standards for Practice

• Code of Ethics and Practice
  

• Procedure following receipt of an Ethical Query  - Also see the Ethics page

• Continuing Professional Development, CPD Policy (including supervision requirements),  details the requirements for Family and Systemic Psychotherapists validated via AFT for UKCP registration.

• Approved Supervisor Continuing Professional Development, CPD Policy, for members on the AFT Approved Supervisor list

• Break in Practice Guidance
  

• Dual Relationship Policy

• Registration Policy - For applying to and maintaining UKCP Registration supported by AFT

Standards and Guidance for Training 

• Blue Book - Family and systemic psychotherapy course training standards 

• Red Book - Systemic Supervision course training standards 

• Dual Qualification and Equivalence: Training in Family and Systemic psychotherapy entry requirements & course APEL

• COVID Systemic Training Guidelines replaces the now  Archived Bulletin 1-5  response to COVID-19, March 2020 - Feb 2021

Standards and Guidance for Employment

• Remote Clinical Working Guidance

• Levels of Systemic Training & Competence for Practice

• Recommended Standards for the employment of Family and Systemic Psychotherapists (Terms & Conditions of practice)

  
  

• Guidance on Caseload and Clinical Activity for Family and Systemic Psychotherapists in the NHS

• Guidelines for National Assessors

• Information for Employers and Commissioners- A concise overview of family therapy and its evidence base.