New Fairer inclusive scheme
for College Membership.
From 2008, the College of Mediators will be introducing a new fee structure for its membership. The aim of this new fee structure is to keep fees as low as possible for all our members
The new split fee system would comprise of: -
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A flat fee for membership that is open to anyone who wants to join.
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A second “Recognised Mediator” fee for mediators who wish to be listed on our public database. These mediators must be recognised by the College as competent in a specific area (recognition currently offered in Family and Community) and are therefore subject to our codes of practice/ complaints procedures/ CPD as laid out in these areas. This second fee will be reduced to an additional £25 for mediators who work in an unpaid voluntarily capacity. Please note that for 2008 membership PPC and CPD requirements can be waived for Community Mediators who have successfully demonstrated their competence and achieved their Competant Mediator Certificate ( Via Med UK or NRMC) as this has not previously been a CLS requirement for community mediation
What does it cost and what do you get?
For basic membership, which costs just £50 (£25 if you are unwaged), you will get the College newsletters, Journal, and special member rates at conferences etc
To be registered as a College Recognised Mediator costs an additional £50 if you are a paid mediator or £25 if you are unpaid.
For this extra fee you are also: -
· Covered by Colleges standards and codes of practice
· Able to mediate in publicly funded cases if you are a family mediator
· Listed on our website as a recognised provider for whatever type of mediation you are registered for and receive local referrals from enquires we get centrally.
· Able to display the “Recognised by the College of Mediators” logo on your publicity.
· Benefit from national publicity generated by the College
· Opportunities to be involved in Mediation research.
· Access to recognised training from nearly 30 approved CPD providers.
In Short therefore you can be: -
An Associate member for just £25 - £50
A College Recognised Mediator for either a total of £100 per year if you are a paid and competence assessed mediator or £50 if you are a competence assessed mediator working as a volunteer. (Please note those wanting to offer publicly funded family mediation MUST be a College Recognised member for Family Mediation)
The aim of the membership structure is to: -
· Keep the College fees as low as possible
· Enable qualified and experienced mediators to be recognised, whether or not they are paid.
· Offer a membership category to those who are interested in mediation, manage mediation services or who are working towards College recognition.
Join today! If you would like to join the College of Mediators click on the correct statement below: -
· I am working towards Competent Mediator Status
· I am a mediator in an area of mediation other than Family or Community
· I am not a mediator but have an interest in mediation and support the aims of the College.
(This would include those working in mediation or a related area, or studying or teaching mediation or related field etc.)