Why Accreditation Matters
McKenzie Friends are not regulated by the Family Court or by statute.
Accreditation provides a structured framework of accountability where no formal regulation exists. It offers reassurance to parents and carers that support is safe and ethical, giving confidence to courts and professionals that roles and boundaries are understood particularly where concerns, or safeguarding issues arise.
Most importantly, accreditation helps protect vulnerable families, in high-conflict or emotionally charged proceedings.
McKenzie Friend Accreditation
McKenzie Friend Accreditation is for organisations / practitioners delivering:
-Solo Practitioners -Organisations -Professionals / Social workers
McKenzie Friend Accreditation is for professionals assisting parents and carers in the Family Court process, preparing documents, providing support while maintaining strict legal boundaries and ensuring safeguarding remains central to their practice. Accreditation evidences a commitment to working to clear standards of knowledge, skill, ethics, accountability, safeguarding and professional conduct.
Professional Standards
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Safeguarding
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Ethics
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Accountable Practice
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Public Confidence
Accredited Practice
Professional Standards ✳︎ Safeguarding ✳︎ Ethics ✳︎ Accountable Practice ✳︎ Public Confidence Accredited Practice
Professional Assurance of your practice
Accreditation strengthens a McKenzie Friend practice by providing credibility, structure, and external validation in an unregulated area of work. It helps businesses demonstrate professionalism, manage risk through clear boundaries and safeguarding frameworks, and operate with greater consistency and confidence. Accreditation supports reputation building, improves trust with clients and professionals, and provides clear standards that protect both the practitioner and the business, enabling sustainable, accountable practice over time.
Accreditation evidences that all policies, procedures and working standards are in place, that you show a commitment to excellence and adhere to clear professional boundaries and public expectations.
Accreditation confirms the organisation’s ability to evidence safe, consistant and accountable practice.
Contact us
Please complete this form and we’ll arrange a time to talk through your questions, explain the process, and support you in deciding whether accreditation is right for you.