features
Explore feature articles on a range of topics from across education.
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Independent review of GTC casework published
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- 03 Dec 2010
Findings published of an independent review by the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE) of the handling of cases involving allegations of racism against teachers by the GTC.
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Joint research on competence referrals: Updated
- published:
- 20 Sep 2010
The GTC has published guidance to ensure consistency in the process for referring cases of teacher incompetence, following a research project jointly commissioned by the GTC and former DCSF.
Factors contributing to the referral and non-referral of incompetence cases to the GTC (0.75MB)
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Licence to Practise dropped
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- 07 Apr 2010
Government drops Licence to Practise as last minute negotiations fail to bring agreement on the proposals.
Children, Schools and Families Bill: Licence to Practise (27kb)
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Supply and CPD
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- 26 Jan 2010
The 2009 GTC teacher survey showed that two out of five supply teachers had not taken part in any CPD in the previous year. A new GTC report looks at the reasons, and possible solutions.
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Schools Recruitment Service goes live
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- 07 Jan 2010
The DCSF’s Schools Recruitment Service takes the hassle out of applying for jobs by putting the whole application process online, from receiving job alerts to arranging interview times.
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Changes to Employer Access
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- 09 Oct 2009
The Employer Access online service has been upgraded to provide new information to employers making registration and qualification checks.
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Advice for employers: GTC Code of Conduct and Practice for Registered Teachers
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- 01 Oct 2009
The GTC’s new Code of Conduct and Practice for Registered Teachers comes into effect from 1 October 2009. This means that GTC disciplinary committees can use the Code as a reference point for disciplinary casework referred on or after that date.
Code of Conduct and Practice for Registered Teachers (197kb)
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Overseas teachers and instructors: Important reminder
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- 25 Aug 2009
From 1 September 2009 all overseas trained teachers (OTTs) and all instructors who are employed in settings where registration with the GTC is required will need to be provisionally registered with the Council.
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The new Teacher Enquiry Service telephone number
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- 28 May 2009
From 1 June 2009 the Teacher Enquiry Service will have a new number: 0370 001 0308.
