What is Professional Update
Engagement in the Professional Update (PU) process is a requirement for registration with GTC Scotland and is key to maintaining teacher professionalism. You are required to confirm your PU every 5 years.
PU might be slightly different depending on the context in which you work. Visit My Professional Context for more information.
Supporting video
To learn more about the PU year and PU sign-off process you can also watch the second of our series of PU videos in the Professional Update sign-off guidelines article.
Supporting documentation
Engagement in the Professional Update (PU) process is a requirement for registration with GTC Scotland and is key to maintaining teacher professionalism. You are required to confirm your PU every 5 years.
PU is central to upholding and promoting teaching standards. It promotes professional growth, supports a culture of reflection and learning and ultimately improves outcomes for learners.
Teachers’ commitment to ongoing professional development contributes to trust and confidence in the teaching profession.
PU requirements are the same for every fully registered teacher, but how you confirm your Professional Update may depend on your employer.
Engagement in the Professional Update (PU) process is a requirement for registration with GTC Scotland and is key to maintaining teacher professionalism. You are required to confirm your PU every 5 years.
PU is central to upholding and promoting teaching standards. It promotes professional growth, supports a culture of reflection and learning and ultimately improves outcomes for learners.
Teachers’ commitment to ongoing professional development contributes to trust and confidence in the teaching profession.
PU requirements are the same for every fully registered teacher, but how you confirm your Professional Update may depend on your employer.