The UWS Fellowship Scheme provides a means for staff to gain recognition for their work in teaching and supporting student learning through obtaining accreditation from the UK Professional Standards Framework. The scheme involves staff engaging in professional development activities, critically reflecting on their practice, gathering evidence mapped to the Framework, and submitting an application. Applications can be made for Associate Fellow, Fellow, Senior Fellow or Principal Fellow levels. The scheme aims to support all relevant staff in achieving Fellowship status by 2017/18 and provides workshops, mentoring, and guidance throughout the application process. Initial feedback indicates the scheme is welcomed by staff as an opportunity to gain external recognition for their work in teaching.