Part 8

Teachers

School teachers' qualifications

Qualified teacher status
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1
A reference in the Education Acts to a “qualified teacher” is to a person who satisfies requirements specified in regulations.
2
A requirement of regulations under this section may relate to—
a
the possession of a specified qualification or experience of a specified kind;
b
participation in or completion of a specified programme or course of training;
c
compliance with a specified condition;
d
an exercise of discretion by the Secretary of State, the National Assembly for Wales or another specified person.
3
The Secretary of State shall consult the General Teaching Council for England before making regulations under this section which make provision by reference to—
a
the content of a course or programme, or
b
the standard of education or training provided through a course or programme.
4
The National Assembly for Wales shall consult the General Teaching Council for Wales before making regulations under this section which make provision by reference to—
a
the content of a course or programme, or
b
the standard of education or training provided through a course or programme.