The PTC

The Psychological Testing Centre

Mission Statement

To establish the British Psychological Society's Psychological Testing Centre as the leading national organisation 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 Psychological Testing Centre online 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 Psychological Testing Centre online is a valuable resource.

The Steering Committee on Test Standards (SCTS) has been operating under the aegis of the Professional Practice Board (PPB) for several decades to promote high technical standards in the design and development of occupational tests and their use by psychologists and non-psychologists alike.

In January 2003, The Psychological Testing Centre was formed to consolidate activities in psychological testing to include educational testing 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. Training requirements and qualifications of test users are also considered.

Committee Structure

For further information on our Committees and Sub-Committees please see the attached pdf The Psychological Testing Centre Committee Structure

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 to SCTS, Chair of PTC Executive, management of committees, team, budget and projects, coordinating editor of Assessment and Development Matters.)

Mala Pancholi - Assistant Manager (responsibility for co-ordinating the verification process, provides 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 and Development Matters. Ayshea also undertakes projects in conjunction with the PTC Manager) Ayshea works part-time.

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

Mary Collins - PTC Administrator. (responsibility for general administrative duties in the PTC including co-ordinating attendance at conferences, customer service on the phone and email and editing the website.

PPB Report on PTC 2008

PPB Report on PTC 2008