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Latest News from GTC Scotland

GTC Scotland response to Scottish Languages Bill Call for Views

GTC Scotland has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee’s call for views on a proposed Scottish Languages Bill.

Qualified Outside Scotland Registration Applicants – Application Assessment Fee Increase

From 1 April 2024, the Application Assessment Fee for applicants who qualified outside Scotland will rise from £65 to £185. The total cost of registering will be £309, or £268 for existing members of the PVG scheme.

Freedom Needs Boundaries – Using the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland’s Colleges

Our first virtual event for College Lecturers aims to stimulate professional thinking, discussion, and national networking. 

Council Election Results

The results of the 2023-2024 GTC Scotland Council election are now available.

GTC Scotland response to consultation on Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill

GTC Scotland responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation to help inform the scope of any legislation for a proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill.

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Equality and Diversity

Resources to support registrants to promote equality and diversity.

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Resources to help registrants manage their mental health and wellbeing.

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Learning for Sustainability

An international and national priority in education

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National Framework for Inclusion

Guidance for teachers on inclusion and inclusive practice.

Professional Recognition

Be recognised for enhanced, significant, sustained and reflective enquiry.

Professional Standards for Teachers

The Professional Standards describe teacher professionalism in Scotland.

Professional Update

Engagement in Professional Learning is a registration requirement.

Recent decisions

We publish Panels’ written decisions in fitness to teach cases here.

Registration Fee

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Registration in an additional subject

For teachers who wish to add a category or subject to their registration.

Upcoming Hearings

Here you can find details of upcoming Fitness to Teach hearings.

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