Advising government

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The GTC plays a major role in advising government and other agencies on issues affecting the quality of teaching and learning. GTC advice is based on sound practical knowledge and research, gained from working closely with teachers themselves, and on commissioned research into key teaching issues, to which teachers, parents and others are often invited to contribute.

The GTC register provides a valuable record of how many and what kind of teachers are working in state education in England in any given year, showing trends in recruitment. Where there are shortfalls, or where teachers are seen to be leaving particular subject areas, the GTC's information can be invaluable for employers and policy makers.