PART 3

THE REGISTER

The Register of Teachers

GTCS rules
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1
The GTCS must make and publish rules (“the GTCS rules”)—
a
setting out the procedure for inclusion in the register;
b
setting out registration criteria; and
c
otherwise governing the operation of the register.
2
The GTCS rules may set different procedures, or different registration criteria, for different types of teacher or otherwise for different purposes.
3
The GTCS rules may, in particular, make provision about—
a
the form and keeping of the register;
b
the making of entries in the register and alterations to those entries;
c
the keeping of different categories of registration;
d
the charging of fees in relation to registration;
e
making entries provisional on the GTCS being satisfied that conditions are met;
f
the provision of information to the GTCS by or about individuals who are registered or who are seeking registration;
g
removing individuals from the register;
h
restricting and cancelling entries in the register;
i
circumstances in which registration may lapse;
j
re-registering individuals or otherwise restoring entries to the register;
k
the issuing of registration certificates; and
l
such other matters relating to registration as the GTCS thinks fit.
4
Before making or varying the GTCS rules, the GTCS must—
a
consult—
i
teachers or their representatives;
ii
employers of teachers or their representatives; and
iii
such other persons appearing to it to have an interest; and
b
have regard to any views expressed by those consulted.