Standards & fees
Browse every standard SSES currently offers, with the assessment-plan version, delivery method and fee shown together.
Displayed assessment fees are VAT exempt. Resit and retake fees are subject to VAT.
Early years & education
For practitioners who work directly with young children and support the planning and delivery of learning, development and care.
£650
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For professionals who provide high-quality early education and care, supporting children’s learning, development, health and safety.
£700
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For experienced practitioners who lead day-to-day practice, model play-based learning and support the quality of provision.
£850
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For teaching assistants who support teachers and help learners make progress in schools and further-education settings.
£650
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For specialist assistants supporting SEND, social and emotional wellbeing, or another area of specialist curriculum provision.
£1,100
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For playworkers who care for and support children while creating stimulating spaces for self-directed play and exploration.
£625
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For practitioners working with children, young people and families to help achieve positive and sustainable change.
£625
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For managers who lead teams and partnerships to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
£700
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For people working with young people aged 11–25 to promote personal, social and educational development.
£715
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For support officers who help organisations meet safeguarding responsibilities and protect people from harm, abuse and neglect.
£625
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For specialist workers providing early intervention, advocacy, emotional and practical support to people affected by abuse or sexual violence.
£650
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For practitioners providing person-centred early intervention and practical or emotional support to help people overcome barriers in their daily lives.
£600
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For practitioners working with children who have offended or are at risk of offending, using evidence-based interventions.
£1,100
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For assistants who support optometrists or dispensing opticians and help customers in optical retail and care settings.
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For frontline care workers who provide person-centred support while supervising, guiding or leading others.
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For experienced support workers providing compassionate clinical, therapeutic or diagnostic care under professional supervision.
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For practitioners using therapeutic play to improve children’s mental health, wellbeing, learning and relationships.
£1,800
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For leaders who manage adult care services and guide teams to deliver safe, person-centred and high-quality care and support.
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