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Observe an Assessment Day

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Available attendance options 

In Person

We're very happy to be able to invite you Smethwick Photographic Society for the Autumn 2025 assessments. This will be an opportunity to observe the assessment taking place under he current Distinctions Framework before a New Framework is introduced in 2026. To book, please email distinctions@rps.org and include:

1. Your name 
2. Date of assessment 
3. How many spaces you wish to book.

Please note: the Distinctions team are available Mon - Fri | 9am - 5pm

By joining as an observer you agree to the Distinctions Observer terms & conditions

What to expect on the day

We aim to start all assessments at 10:00 (unless stated otherwise) with a short introduction by the Distinctions team and Chair of the panel.  

Lunch break will be around 13:00 lasting roughly 45 mins. At 13:45 we will continue until we finish at approximately 16:30.

Please note: finishing times may vary regarding the number of submissions received.  

During the assessments we will take a couple of short 10/15 min comfort breaks. We will announce these when necessary and provide a time to reconvene. 

Upcoming Assessments