Explanatory Notes

Education Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 21

15 November 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 3: School Workforce

Abolition of the General Teaching Council for England

Section 7: Abolition of the General Teaching Council for England

98.Section 7 amends section 1 of THEA 1998 to remove references to the General Teaching Council for England (the “GTCE”). The amendment has the effect of abolishing the GTCE, but the General Teaching Council for Wales (the “GTCW”) continues unaffected.