GTC to be abolished, says Gove

last updated:02 Jun 2010

The Secretary of State for Education announced on Wednesday 2 June his intention to introduce primary legislation in the late autumn which will abolish the General Teaching Council for England. 

In response, the GTC said: 'The GTC was created by Parliament to work in the public interest to improve standards of professional conduct among teachers, to contribute to raising standards of teaching and learning and to raise the standing of the teaching profession. 

'We are seeking legal advice on our position and will be seeking urgent clarification from Ministers and Department for Education officials on the implications of today’s announcement for the GTC’s work over the next period and for its staff and Members.'

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About the GTC
The General Teaching Council is the independent professional and regulatory body for teaching in England. 580,000 qualified teachers are registered with the GTC.

Its principal statutory remit is to contribute to improving standards of teaching and the quality of learning and to maintain and improve standards of conduct in the public interest. It works for children, through teachers.

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