These learning resources use three fictional FRSM proposals to explore how proposals are reviewed. Alongside each proposal, you will be able to read an examiner’s initial thoughts and considerations before seeing the outcome of the review process.

For an FRSM proposal, the panel normally consists of three people, including at least one specialist and an examiner. For the purposes of creating these learning resources, the examples have been developed to give an insight into the considerations that inform the panel’s discussion and decision.

The three examples show how different proposals are considered against the requirements for FRSM Unit 1. They also give an indication of the level and type of detail needed at the proposal stage, before a candidate begins work on their full submission.

Following the panel meeting, candidates receive a feedback form setting out the panel’s decision and feedback. This is returned to the candidate by email and, where further development is required, provides guidance to support the next steps.

Begin by reading each of the three example proposals. You can then read the examiner’s initial thoughts on each one before moving on to the outcome and feedback.

First, read the three example proposals:

And now, read the responses from our examiners:

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