Information for Speakeasy facilitators

If you've been trained to facilitate the Speakeasy course for parents and carers this page is for you. It answers some of the common questions we're asked by facilitators.

If you're a parent or carer, see Speakeasy for parents and carers.

If you're interested in training as a Speakeasy facilitator, see Speakeasy facilitator training.

Speakeasy leaflets

Our information leaflet gives you advice on how to publicise your Speakeasy course. It includes a press release template to help you gain coverage in local media and encourage participation from parents.

Speakeasy information leaflet (PDF)

Our parent leaflet is a useful way to introduce parents to Speakeasy.

Speakeasy parent leaflet (PDF)

How to submit your group for accreditation

Step 1 If it is the first course you have facilitated, contact your trainer – they will need to look at your portfolios and then liaise with the lead verifier.

Step 2 If it is not your first course, contact the lead verifier, David Kesterton, to discuss the portfolios you need to send in. Tel 020 7608 5271. Email davidk@fpa.org.uk.

Step 3 Get your paperwork together. Our facilitator checklist (PDF) may help you.

Step 4 If you have any queries about sending in portfolios contact David Kesterton. Tel 020 7608 5271. Email davidk@fpa.org.uk.

Step 5 Send your portfolios to FPA, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8QU by the last Friday of each month to be submitted for accreditation.

Frequently asked questions

How long will it take for my group to receive their certificates?

We expect the minimum wait for certificates to be 14 weeks. The process is:

• Portfolios are received by FPA, and entered onto an Open College Network (OCN) registration form for the next accreditation cycle.
• Immediately after the deadline for submissions, the registration form is submitted to OCN.
• OCN enter learners onto its own database and returns the form to FPA to check for errors. This part of the process normally takes around six weeks.
• FPA returns the checked form to OCN, who process the certificates. They are normally returned to FPA in around eight weeks, and we aim to return them to facilitators within a week of receipt.

How much does accreditation cost?

Accreditation costs £40 per learner for Level 1 or Level 2 and £75 per learner for Level 3 accreditation. Level 3 accreditation is for facilitators only.

How can I get extra FPA resources to use while facilitating courses?

Unfortunately FPA is not able to provide resources free of charge, except those you receive during your training.

To order resources, contact FPA. Orders must be received in writing. Email fpadirect@fpa.org.uk, fax 0845 123 2349 or write to FPA, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8QU.

Where will my portfolios and certificates be sent?

We will return your portfolios and certificates to the address of the first facilitator on the group registration form unless you clearly state an alternative address, or if there is a local Speakeasy contact who sends in portfolios for your area.

Are there other questions you would like to see answered here? Email them to speakeasy@fpa.org.uk.

Training tips

Is there something you'd like to share with Speakeasy facilitators around the country? Have you thought of a new ice-breaker game, or discovered a new resource you’d like to recommend?

Send your tips to speakeasy@fpa.org.uk and we’ll put the best ones on this page.