Evidence Framework for Licensing
Evidence Framework (mandatory document 1) outlines the Science Council’s licence requirements and there are eight key areas as part of a licence that Licensed Bodies need to adhere to.
Under the Evidence Framework there are ten other mandatory documents that Licensed Bodies are required to adhere to that stem from the main Evidence Framework – the below diagram illustrates this. Therefore, there are 11 mandatory documents in total. The Science Council has also produced a range of guidance documents to help support Licensed Bodies with their licence.
The section below contains all 11 mandatory documents and the following section contains the relevant guidance documents.
Mandatory Document 1 – Evidence framework
Mandatory Document 2 – Registration Standards
Relates to Area 1 of the evidence framework
Mandatory Document 3 – Science Council application requirements for registration
Relates to Area 1 of the evidence framework
Mandatory document 3 – Science Council Application requirements for registration
Mandatory Document 4 – CAP manual for Licensed Bodies
Relates to Area 1 of the evidence framework
Mandatory Document 5 – Licence reviews
Relates to Area 5 of the evidence framework
Mandatory Document 6 – Licence review outcomes
Relates to Area 5 of the evidence framework
Mandatory Document 7 -Annual monitoring of CPD
Relates to Area 2 of the evidence framework
Mandatory Document 8 – Model rules of conduct for registrants
Relates to Area 3 of the evidence framework
Mandatory document 8 – Model rules of conduct for registrants
Mandatory Document 9 – QDR (Quarterly Data Returns)
Relates to Area 4 of the evidence framework
Mandatory Document 10 – Data sharing agreement
Relates to Area 4 of the evidence framework
Mandatory Document 11 – Diversity declaration
Relates to Area 7 of the evidence framework
Guidance for Area 1 – Assessment of Applications
- Matrix grid of competencies
- Assessor Training
- Assessor form templates
- Competence report templates
- Equivalence reports and guidance
- Supporter templates and guidance
- Guidance document for handling applicant appeals
Area 3 – Conduct, competence and discipline
Area 4 – Data assurance
Area 5 – Reporting and quality assurance
- Annual Report 2025
Area 6 – Marketing and promotion
Promotion of professional registration, with support from the Science Council and their member bodies, is a mandatory requirement of being a Licensed Body.
Find resources to aid your promotion here.
If you need bespoke support, want to engage in joint campaigns or have any other queries, please get in touch.
Area 7 – Governance of professional registration
The Diversity and Inclusion Progression Framework 3.0 please find the framework, support and guidance here.
Area 8 – Payment
Please find our fee outlines for Licensed Bodies here, and fees for registrants here.
If you have any questions regarding the licence requirements or the documentation please contact our Membership, Registration and Licensing Manager, Jennifer Larwood.