Sources and limitations
- This page relies on the published requirements of your institution and Advance HE, summarised below with links. Where they differ from this summary, theirs apply.
- There is no national hours total, so there is no tracker on this page.
CPD & Professional Development Calculator
England (primary coverage)Confirm with your employerFramework from 1/8/2025
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Guide for Reader
This guide summarises the CPD and revalidation framework that typically applies to Reader at Higher Education. Rules change; use official sources on the calculator for definitive requirements.
What applies to Reader?
As Reader at Higher Education, continuing professional development is usually governed by Employer / Advance HE / professional body. The summary below is taken from published guidance for FE and HE professional development. Always confirm current rules on the regulator's website and with your employer.
Key requirements for Reader
Further and higher education staff typically follow institutional policies: appraisal, teaching qualifications (e.g. PGCE for HE), and schemes such as Advance HE fellowship for academic practice. Technical and support roles follow employer competency frameworks and mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, data protection). Exact CPD hours are not set nationally in one rule; your college or university HR or staff development team defines requirements.
What to use on this page
The calculator shows the framework that typically applies to Reader, bullet points from official sources, and links to read the full rules. Where numeric targets exist, you can track hours locally in your browser. Employer mandatory training, appraisal, professional body membership and any second registration sit alongside these requirements.
Example scenario
FE and HE professional development for Reader: set by your employer, with no national hours target.
| Role (example) | Reader |
|---|---|
| Framework (example) | FE and HE professional development |
| On this page | Role-specific guidance, official links |
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About this role
What is a Reader?
A Reader in higher education is a senior academic, often with a strong research profile. Pay is on the HE spine (typically senior grades).
Typical demands, progression and balance
Reader roles offer research leadership and teaching. Pay and satisfaction depend on institution and field. Progression to Professor is common.
What CPD or revalidation applies to me?
Use the guidance and official links above to see what your regulator or employer expects for continuing professional development. Keep records and reflection as they require; confirm any hour targets on the regulator’s current website.
Disclaimer
This page summarises publicly described CPD and revalidation requirements for awareness only. It is not legal, regulatory or fitness-to-practise advice. Rules change; always confirm with your regulator, professional body and employer.