Article 29 Teaching qualifications: primary and secondary education

(1)

It is for the GTCS to determine what constitutes a recognised teaching qualification for individuals seeking registration as a school teacher.

(2)

A determination may make such provision about the education and training required to attain such a qualification as the GTCS thinks fit.

(3)

A determination may, in particular, make provision about—

(a)

institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers;

(b)

the qualifications of persons employed by institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers;

(c)

the admission of individuals to such courses;

(d)

the content, nature and duration of such courses;

(e)

the assessment of individuals undertaking such courses;

(f)

the functions of the governing bodies, principals and members of staff of institutions providing those courses.

(4)

A determination may make different provision for different types of school teachers or institutions or otherwise for different purposes.

(5)

Before making or varying a determination, the GTCS must—

(a)

consult—

(i)

institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers or their representatives;

(ii)

the Scottish Ministers; and

(iii)

such other persons appearing to it to have an interest; and

(b)

have regard to any views expressed by those consulted.

(6)

The GTCS must publish determinations.