Mission Statement
Statement
The Federation of Antenatal Educators administers a regulatory structure for Antenatal Educators, Breastfeeding Counsellors and Doulas. This regulatory structure can act as a means to guide agencies and legislators in developing guidelines and laws which will in turn act to regulate the provision of Antenatal Education in the United Kingdom.
A regulatory structure ensures the continuity of course content and facilitation and provides reassurance to parents that their course is being delivered in an appropriate manner by qualified and insured educators.
Aims
- Agree a set of common standards for the practice and training of Antenatal Education
- Develop a single register of antenatal teachers in the UK
- Develop a core curriculum
- Foster research into antenatal education
- Encourage professional development of antenatal education
- Maintain and develop good working practices with a view to safeguarding the general public