SBK Teacher Status & Certification

Supporting teachers on every step of their professional journey.

Membership Options

Non-Certified Member Badge

Non-Certified Member

For dancers or teachers who want to join the community or begin the pathway to becoming a teacher.

FREE
Associate Member Badge

Associate Member

For assistant teachers or student teachers who want structured guidance, updates, and a clear route to certification.

£5/month + course costs
Certified Teacher Inactive Badge

Certified Teacher (Inactive)

For teachers who previously met the standard but whose certification has lapsed due to missing CPD, insurance, or renewal requirements.

N/A
Certified Teacher Active Badge

Certified Teacher (Active)

For teachers who are fully assessed, insured, up to date with CPD, and officially recognised in the public directory.

£10/month (all courses FREE)

Certification under SBK Teaching Standards is valid for one year from the date of issue. To maintain active certified status, teachers must:

  • Complete and resubmit evidence of 30 hours of CPD per year
  • Complete core legislation units provided or equivalent approved courses
  • Demonstrate continued compliance and professional development

Failure to renew within the required timeframe will result in certification lapsing until all renewal requirements are met.

Courses – Core and Optional & CPD Pathway

Core Courses (10 CPD Hours Required)

Adult Safeguarding course image

Adult Safeguarding

1 CPD Hour
Mental Health Awareness course image

Mental Health Awareness

3 CPD Hours
Data Protection and GDPR course image

Data Protection & GDPR

1 CPD Hour
Coming Soon

Health & Safety

2 CPD Hours
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Insurance

1 CPD Hour
Bullying and Harassment Awareness course image

Bullying & Harassment Awareness

1 CPD Hour
Anti-Bribery and Corruption course image

Anti‑Bribery & Corruption

1 CPD Hour

Optional CPD Courses (Flexible 20 Hours)

Optional CPD courses will be added soon. Teachers may also use external CPD, observations, workshops, or other relevant training to complete their remaining 20 hours. All CPD must be evidenced.

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