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Who is the founder of BPS?
The current BPS was founded as the Northern British Pteridological Society in 1891, in Kendal, which was then in Westmorland. The meeting was set up by Robert Whiteside of Lancaster, and held in a room provided by Joseph Wiper, probably in his ‘Kendal Mint Cake’ factory. We keep a comprehensive online history of the BPS from its formation in 1901 to the present day. To explore our history in greater detail, we recommend reading a number of our online articles, which can be accessed below. You may also wish to consult: The British Psychological Society (1901-1941) – Beatrice Edgell. BPS as a registering body The society is an accredited register holder for the Wider Psychological Workforce Register, which is the only society register currently accredited with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). BPS as a registering body The society is an accredited register holder for the Wider Psychological Workforce Register, which is the only society register currently accredited with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Becoming a BPS member unlocks access to the UK’s largest community of psychologists, as well as a number of benefits you can’t access anywhere else. As the home of psychology in the UK – we’re proud to offer a range of membership options to suit your current level of study or career path.
When was BPS created?
We keep a comprehensive online history of the BPS from its formation in 1901 to the present day. To explore our history in greater detail, we recommend reading a number of our online articles, which can be accessed below. You may also wish to consult: The British Psychological Society (1901-1941) – Beatrice Edgell. BPS Accreditation: Each programme is required to obtain accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates of the programme are able to apply for Chartered Membership and full membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology providing they also have the Graduate Basis for Registration. BPS journals form an essential part of the society’s aim to advance and disseminate psychological knowledge. Teaming up with Wiley-Blackwell, we have formed a publishing partnership with the aim of achieving our full potential and better serving BPS members. Some of the benefits of BPS management are the optimization of costs, improvement of processes, productivity increase and revenue, and greater flexibility. BPS accreditation is both an important hallmark of quality that’s extensively acknowledged by employers in the field, and also an essential stepping stone for students who are looking to progress to become a Chartered Psychologist after graduation.