The PTC

The Psychological Testing Centre

Mission Statement

To establish the British Psychological Society as the leading national body for all matters relating to psychological testing, and to set, promote and maintain standards in testing.

Who Are We and What Do We Do?

The British Psychological Society's Psychological Testing Centre (PTC) provides a focus for all Society activities in relation to psychological testing. The PTC website provides access to information about tests and testing. Whether you are a psychologist, a test user or a member of the public interested in knowing more about testing, the PTC website is a valuable resource.

The Steering Committee on Test Standards (SCTS) operating under the aegis of the Society’s Professional Practice Board (PPB) has for several decades been leading initiatives to promote high technical standards in the design and development of tests and their use by psychologists and non-psychologists alike. These include the development of competence-based test user certification and of tests reviews and test registration.

The Psychological Testing Centre was formed to support the work of the SCTS by managing the dissemination of information on standards relating to psychological tests and testing. This includes information on qualifications in test use, the publication of Assessment & Development Matters, tests reviews, test registration and the publishing and dissemination of advisory statements, in addition to guidelines and other literature on standards for the construction, use and availability of tests. The PTC also manages the procedures for the verification of Society accredited assessors for the various Certificates of competence in testing.

The PTC Office

The PTC is based in Leicester and is run by a dedicated team. The office is open Monday - Friday 09:00hrs - 17:00hrs. If you wish to speak to a member of our team please contact us>>>>

The Team

Rachel Middleton - PTC Manager (Adviser on operational and service matters, Chair of PTC Executive, management of committees, team, budget and projects, Coordinating Editor of Assessment & Development Matters.) During Ayshea King's maternity leave, Rachel will take on responsibility for the test review and test registration process as well as advertising for Assessment & Development Matters.

Mala Pancholi - Assistant Manager (responsibility for co-ordinating the verification process, providing administrative support and advice to committees, responsibility for the Register of Competence)

Ayshea King- Project Officer (responsibility for the test registration and review process, undertaking marketing and promotional activity on behalf of the PTC and Advertising Coordinator for Assessment & Development Matters. Ayshea also undertakes projects in conjunction with the PTC Manager) Ayshea is currently on maternity leave.

Julie Hubble - PTC Administrator (responsibility for processing certificate applications and online directories, financial processing and customer service on the phone and email.)

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