Professional Standards
ESSA is committed to ensuring ESSA members and accredited professionals meet a high standard. The resources on this page explain these expectations and what individuals need to show to become accredited, act professionally and stay accredited.
Membership and Accreditation Standards Overview
Code of Conduct & Complaints
All ESSA members and accredited professionals are required to abide by the Code of the Conduct. Breaches of the Code can be investigated by ESSA when a complaint is received.
ESSA Code of Professional Conduct & Ethical Practice Complaints
Suspended/Expelled ESSA Professionals List
Professional Standards for Accreditation
These pages outline the key requirements to gain an ESSA accreditation.
Professional Standards for Accreditation
Practitioner Accreditation Policy
Maintaining Accreditation
These pages outline the various requirements for an individual to keep an ESSA accreditation.
How to Maintain ESSA Accreditation Continuing Professional Development
Professional Indemnity Insurance Mandatory Declarations
Recency of Practice Return to Practice
First Aid and CPR English Language
Scopes of Practice
ESSA Scope of Practice documents outline the general capabilities for the accredited professions.
Scopes of Practice
Other Professional Standards
ESSA Advertising Guidelines
ESSA Privacy Policy