Tag Archives: QTS

English and Maths tests before teacher training

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Brian

If press reports are to be believed, Education Secretary Michael Gove is to announce changes in basic skills testing for trainee teachers. In particular, new teachers will be given a limited number of attempts at taking English and Maths skills … Continue reading →

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More demanding skills tests and fewer resits for teachers

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Brian

According to a government white paper, more demanding requirements for testing basic skills will be introduced for newly-qualified teachers. The Importance of Teaching: Schools White Paper: Raising the quality of new entrants to the profession 2.10 Second, we will review the … Continue reading →

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GTP training 2011 for secondary school ICT teachers

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Brian

The Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) is a vocational route to gaining Qualified Teacher Status. From what I understand, employing schools are scarce and the positions are rarely advertised, so you will need real determination to find a school. However, the … Continue reading →

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End of QTS numeracy, literacy and ICT tests in 2012?

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Brian

With recent announcements regarding the proposed abolition of the General Teaching Council (GTC) in England, I’m left wondering whether I’ll have to take the numeracy, literacy and ICT tests to gain qualified teacher status (QTS) next year. Currently, all trainee … Continue reading →

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