IN THIS SECTION

News

This section is dedicated to key communications and announcements. Find out what has been happening by clicking on the links below:

GTC Scotland to welcome International Study visitors

2 February 2012

We are hosting a prestigious international study visit organised by CEDEFOP, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Thinking.

Find out more about the visit

GTC Scotland launches a consultation for Professional Update

1 February 2012

We have launched a consultation on a proposed scheme for Professional Update.

Find out more about the consultation

GTC Scotland launches a consultation on Framework on Teacher Competence

17 January 2012

We have launched a consultation on proposed changes to our Code of Practice on Teacher Competence.

Find out more about the consultation

A new guide has been launched

22 December 2011

We have worked with the Scottish Social Services Council to create a new guide to help disabled teaching and social work students.

Read the Guide

Changes to Letter of Professional Standing

20 December 2011

From 9 January 2012 an administration charge will apply to teachers requesting a Letter of Professional Standing.

Find out more about the changes to the Letter of Professional Standing

Electronic Communication and Social Media Guidance

20 December 2011

We have launched guidelines for teachers on the use of electronic communication and social media.

View the guidelines

New Look Probationer Website

14 December 2011

We have revamped the Probationer Teacher Scotland website with a new design, new features and more interactive content.

Find out more about the revamped website

Employment Survey 2010-11

8 December 2011

We conducted a survey of teachers who recently obtained full registration to gain an insight of post-induction employment.

View the Employment Survey 2010-11

HMRC offer tax support

12 October 2011

HM Revenue & Customs is offering people who provide tuition, instruction or coaching a unique time-limited opportunity to bring their tax affairs up-to-date.

Find out more about HMRC tax support

GTC Scotland responds to the McCormac Review

13 September 2011

Our Chief Executive, Anthony Finn responds to the McCormac Review and talks about the proposals which maintain and enhance professionalism in Scottish teaching.

Read our response to the McCormac Review

GTC Scotland responds to Teaching Scotland’s Future

23 June 2011

Earlier this year Graham Donaldson's report Teaching Scotland's Future was published. This important review of teacher education makes fifty recommendations on how the already strong Scottish education system can be further improved.

Read our response to Teaching Scotland’s Future