Policy papers and publications
Download copies of the GTC's latest policy papers, publications and responses to Government consultations
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DCSF: The Pupil and Parent Guarantees
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- 01 Apr 2010
The GTC's response to a consultation by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) argues that the relationship between home and school should be collaborative. The GTC also comments on government proposals for the provision of additional support in English and mathematics.
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DCSF: Considering Pupils’ Views
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- 29 Mar 2010
The GTC's response to a consultation by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) on its proposals for schools to engage and involve children and young people in school equality schemes and policies and in school curriculum policies.
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TDA: Draft requirements for the assessment only route to QTS
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- 01 Oct 2009
GTC response to a consultation by the Teaching and Development Agency for Schools (TDA). The GTC has some reservations about the creation of the route and its scope but welcomes many of the proposed requirements.
TDA: Draft requirements for the assessment only route to QTS (26kb)
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Government Equalities Office (GEO): Equality Bill: Making it Work
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- 01 Sep 2009
The response of the GTC to the consultation on the proposals for specific duties as part of the proposed Equality Bill.
Government Equalities Office (GEO): Equality Bill: Making it Work (43kb)
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DCSF: Your child, your schools, our future: Building a 21st century schools system
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- 01 Sep 2009
A response to the white paper from the General Teaching Council for England (GTC). The GTC welcomes the recognition of the need to draw out in more detail the relationship between the vision of the Children’s Plan and the work of schools. Includes the GTC's advice on the Government's 'Licence to Practise' proposals.
DCSF: Your child, your schools, our future: building a 21st century schools system (86kb)
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CSFSC: Inquiry into Allegations against School Staff
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- 01 May 2009
Memorandum from the GTC to the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee (CSFSC) inquiry. The GTC does not believe that the public interest requires the teacher or other staff member to be named at the point the allegation is made.
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Children, Schools and Families Select Committee: Inquiry into teacher training
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- 01 Feb 2009
Memorandum from the GTC responding to the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee inquiry.
Children, Schools and Families Select Committee: Inquiry into teacher training (136kb)
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21st Century Schools – a World Class Education for Every Child
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- 01 Feb 2009
The GTC welcomes the opportunity to comment on the government’s vision for 21st century schools.
21st Century Schools – a World Class Education for Every Child (43kb)
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Expert group on assessment
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- 01 Jan 2009
The GTC's contribution to the deliberations of the expert group on assessment.
Expert Group on Assessment (32kb)
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DCSF/Ofsted: Indicators of a school's contribution to well-being consultation
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- 01 Jan 2009
The GTC comments on the consultation proposals for school level indicators to be used to measure Every Child Matters (ECM) outcomes.
