Understanding Provisional Registration and Suitability in Teacher Training
This presentation by Mark Fieldsend and David James from the General Teaching Council outlines the framework for provisional registration and suitability assessments for trainee teachers. It covers essential aspects such as the functions of the GTC, eligibility for provisional registration, and how suitability is determined. Attendees will gain insights into the regulatory process that provisional registrants must follow and the implications of their status. The presentation aims to clarify the responsibilities and expectations for institutions and individuals involved in Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
Understanding Provisional Registration and Suitability in Teacher Training
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Presentation Transcript
General Teaching Council Presentation by Mark Fieldsend, Registration Operations Manager David James, Head of Professional Regulation
General Teaching Council • Provisional registration and suitability • Regulation of provisional registrants
General Teaching Council Functions of the GTC • Register • Regulate • Advise
Provisional Registration and Suitability • Legislation - Education Act 2002 • What is provisional registration? • Scope
Provisional Registration and Suitability How will provisional registration work? • Pre course suitability assessment • ISA and GTC provisional registration • Registering trainees with the GTC • EBR • SCITT • Mainstream HE
Provisional Registration and Suitability You can view the DCSF consultation at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations/conDocument.cfm?consultationId=1556
Provisional Registration and Suitability • What is suitability? • How and when is suitability checked? • What happens if an applicant appears to be unsuitable? • Refer to the GTC Suitability Assessment Panel • Eligibility for provisional registration and commencing an ITT programme
Regulation of provisional registrants • Once provisionally registered, trainee teachers will fall under the same regulatory arrangements as qualified teachers • The GTC is concerned with Unacceptable Professional Conduct & Relevant Criminal Convictions
Regulation of provisional registrants • HEI’s deal with cases as now • There will be a new referral requirement
Regulation of provisional registrants GTC procedures thereafter • Investigation • Public hearings • Range of sanctions • High Court Appeal
Regulation of provisional registrants Seriousness Relevance
Regulation of provisional registrants • GTC regulation does not change the way on course conduct cases are handled by HEI’s • It brings wider professional accountability across the system
General Teaching Council • If you need to contact the GTC to discuss any issue relating to provisional registration, suitability or GTC regulatory procedures please either e-mail or telephone us at the following; • E-mail - provreg@gtce.org.uk • Telephone – 0121 345 0140
Provisional Registration and Suitability Thank you Any Questions