http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/215/article/29The Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011Public servicesFurther and higher educationSchool performance and standardsCareers and career developmentenPUBLIC SERVICES REFORMEDUCATIONStatute Law Database2026-09-17Expert Participation2025-04-01
This Order repeals the Teaching Council (Scotland) Act 1965 and the Teaching Council (Scotland) Act 1971, which establish the General Teaching Council for Scotland (“the GTCS”). The Order provides for the continuation of the GTCS with amendments to its functions, constitution and governance arrangements under powers in the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010.
The Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011
PART 4STANDARDS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, <Abbreviation Expansion="et cetera" xml:lang="la">ETC.</Abbreviation>Teaching qualifications: primary and secondary education
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1
It is for the GTCS to determine what constitutes a recognised teaching qualification for individuals seeking registration as a school teacher.
2
A determination may make such provision about the education and training required to attain such a qualification as the GTCS thinks fit.
3
A determination may, in particular, make provision about—
a
institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers;
b
the qualifications of persons employed by institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers;
c
the admission of individuals to such courses;
d
the content, nature and duration of such courses;
e
the assessment of individuals undertaking such courses;
f
the functions of the governing bodies, principals and members of staff of institutions providing those courses.
4
A determination may make different provision for different types of school teachers or institutions or otherwise for different purposes.
5
Before making or varying a determination, the GTCS must—
a
consult—
i
institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers or their representatives;
ii
the Scottish Ministers; and
iii
such other persons appearing to it to have an interest; and
b
have regard to any views expressed by those consulted.
6
The GTCS must publish determinations.
Art. 29 in force at 2.4.2012, see art. 2(2)