Arb pushing ahead with ‘reflective statement’ requirement despite survey revolt

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More than two thirds of respondents to a consultation did not support plans for mandatory annual statements charting architects’ professional development

Arb is pushing ahead with plans to require registered architects to submit annual ‘reflective statements’ charting their professional development despite a fervent backlash against the proposal.

More than two thirds, 68%, of respondents to a survey on the regulator’s plans to introduce compulsory CPD did not support the written statements, which one registered architect described as “treating professionals like children”.

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