Upcoming events for PTPT pharmacy educators
Refer to the table below for an overview of the upcoming meetings for this academic year. Dates are also organised by meeting type in the expandable sections further down the page.
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
16 | Induction for new PTPT Educational Supervisors
21 | Educational Quality Improvement Meeting (EdQI)
04 | Induction for new PTPT Educational Supervisors
11 & 17 | PTPT Induction
19 | Supervisor Drop-in Session
24 & 25 | PTPT End of Programme Event
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
21 | Supervisor Drop-in Session
04 | Educational Quality Improvement Meeting (EdQI)
25 | Induction for new PTPT Educational Supervisors
18 | Supervisor Drop-in Session
18 & 19 | PTPT Induction
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
15 | Supervisor Drop-in Session
20 | Supervisor Drop-in Session
04 | Educational Quality Improvement Meeting
15 & 17 | PTPT End of Programme Event
July 2026
August 2026
15 | Supervisor Drop-in Session
19 | Supervisor Drop-in Session
PTPT (Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician)
Educational Quality Improvement Meetings
These meetings aim to enhance the quality of training for PTPTs during their work placements, while providing PTPT supervisors and education leads with a platform to share best practices, innovations, and insights related to PTPT education.
21 October 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am
04 February 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am
04 June 2026, 13.30pm to 14.30pm
Inductions for new PTPT Educational Supervisors (ESs)
This mandatory session is designed for ESs who have not previously supervised a PTPT. Current ESs seeking a refresher are also welcome to attend; however, priority will be given to new ESs if demand is high.
16 October 2025, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
04 November 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am
25 February 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am
PTPT Inductions
This session will provide PTPTs with a clear understanding of what is expected of them during their two-year training programme, including the required level of professionalism and duty of care. It will also introduce the key organisations involved in their training journey, such as NHS England, the GPhC, and APTUK.
As part of the session, second-year PTPTs will share their experiences and offer helpful tips and advice.
11 November 2025, 9.30am to 10.45am
17 November 2025, 2pm to 3.15pm
18 March 2025, 9.30am to 10.45am
19 March 2025, 2pm to 3.15pm
PTPT End of Programme Events
This 90-minute session offers PTPTs essential information on the registration process with the GPhC upon completing their training, explores pharmacy career options, and highlights how and where to access further development opportunities after qualification.
24 November 2025, 2pm to 3.15pm
25 November 2025, 9.30am to 10.45am
15 June 2026, 2pm to 3.15pm
17 June 2026, 9.30am to 10.45am
PTPT Supervisor Drop-in Sessions
These optional sessions provide PTPT supervisors and education leads with an open forum to ask questions and discuss PTPT training, with no set agenda.
19 November 2025, 1.30pm to 2pm
21 January 2026, 1.30pm to 2pm
18 March, 1.30pm to 2pm
15 April, 1.30pm to 2pm
20 May, 1.30pm to 2pm
15 July, 1.30pm to 2pm
19 August, 1.30pm to 2pm