Relative Sector Registration
Relative Sector Registration
Apply for professional registration in this category
This page explains the evidence required, the application process and the importance of professional registration with FEDANT. It also outlines professional insurance options, including FEDANT Block Scheme Insurance where eligible, and the recognition and support available to registered Relative Sector Practitioners.
Who Can Apply?
What is a Relative Sector Award?
A Relative Sector Award is a professional or vocational qualification relating to pregnancy, birth, the postnatal period, infancy or early parenthood that does not fall specifically within an established FEDANT registration category, such as Antenatal Educator, Breastfeeding Counsellor/Infant Feeding Practitioner, Doula, Postnatal Practitioner or Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Relative Sector Awards are where the holder provides a defined specialist service within the antenatal or postnatal sector.
Additional registration categories may be requested during your application where you hold the appropriate qualifications.
Applicants must provide evidence of:
Qualification Evidence
A valid profession entry qualification relevant to the exact register category requested, issued by a reputable awarding body or training provider. Additional evidence of pregnancy, infant or postnatal specific training may be required where relevant to the activity.
Professional Insurance
Suitable Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance covering the category and activities requested, where insurance is applicable. This may be your own policy or FEDANT Block Scheme Insurance, where the activity and applicant are eligible.
Professional Commitment
An undertaking to abide by the FEDANT Code of Ethics and Practice, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, work within the limits of your qualifications and competence, and uphold the standards expected of a FEDANT Registrant. Keep your CPD current.
Your Approved Scope Matters
Registration applies only to the category or categories supported by the evidence accepted by FEDANT. Holding another qualification or completing CPD does not automatically extend your approved scope of registration.
Applying as a Student?
Student admission follows a separate application route and eligibility depends on the exact course and area of study. Review the eligibility, evidence and application information before applying.
What Professional Registration Provides
FEDANT registration gives parents and service users confidence that your qualifications and professional practice have been independently assessed against established standards.
Professional Recognition
- Professional credibility through review of the qualification and supporting evidence relevant to your approved category.
- A Certificate of Registration and annual Registration Card.
- Authorised use of the FEDANT logo and lettering on publicity materials, subject to FEDANT’s current logo use requirements.
- Approved posters, leaflets, guidance materials, bi-weekly Registrant Briefings and regulatory updates, contribution surveys where your voice gets heard at the highest levels.
Public Register Listing
- A reputable route through which clients can find a registered professional working in the relevant antenatal or postnatal sector.
- A listing on the publicly searchable FEDANT National Register.
- Your email address and website may be linked from your National Register entry.
- Families and others can use your five-digit National Registration Number and surname to confirm your current entry.
- Your Register Entry Category shows the professional role or roles for which FEDANT registration has been approved; your approved qualifications are also published.
Insurance and Professional Support
- Access to Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance at preferential rates where the applicant and professional activity are eligible.
- Representation to Government and other healthcare regulatory bodies.
- Support through FEDANT’s national public awareness activity.
- Regular Registrant News Briefings and urgent notifications of relevant legislative or regulatory changes.
Continuing Professional Development
- Regular information about approved CPD training providers and events.
- Online access to a library of information, articles and research materials without download limits.
- Guidance to help Registrants recognise, record and reflect on the professional development activities they may already be completing.
- Support to identify learning priorities and keep professional knowledge and skills up to date.
Professional Insurance
Appropriate professional insurance is required for admission to the FEDANT National Register. You may use suitable insurance from another provider or, where eligible, choose to apply for FEDANT Block Scheme Insurance.
Using Your Own Insurance
Provide evidence of a current policy covering you with Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance for the exact category or categories for which registration is requested.
FEDANT Block Scheme Insurance
Eligible applicants may apply for access to the reduced rate FEDANT Block Scheme. Insurance application details are supplied after the initial registration review.
Annual Registration and Insurance Renewals
Check your registration and insurance renewal dates and arrange each renewal separately before it expires. If you need help with your FEDANT registration renewal, contact Administration. For insurance renewal or cover questions, contact your insurance provider.
Registration and insurance are renewed separately each year. FEDANT National Registration is renewed through FEDANT, while FEDANT Block Scheme Insurance is renewed directly with the insurance provider.
Important: If your FEDANT National Registration lapses, your FEDANT Block Scheme Insurance will be in breach of the terms of provision. It will become invalid and will not provide cover. Insurance information
Before You Apply
Identify the Exact Category
Relative Sector is an umbrella registration route and does not appear as a separate checkbox on the application form. Under Category Entry, select the exact professional activity or activities for which you are applying.
Prepare Your Evidence
Have your qualification, course details and any additional training evidence ready. Where insurance applies, provide your policy details unless you intend to request the FEDANT Block Scheme and may be eligible.
Check Your Scope
Make sure that the activity is within your training, competence and insurance and that you understand the FEDANT Code of Ethics and Practice.
Complete the Application
Enter your information accurately and respond promptly if FEDANT requests clarification or further evidence.
Registration Fee and Confirmation
Annual Registration
£62.80
Payable to FEDANT.
Application Outcome
Confirmation of your registration status and approved category or categories will be sent to the email address entered on your application. If it does not arrive, check your spam and junk folders before contacting FEDANT.
Please also check the Registrant Fee Schedule for the current published fee information.