# Education Act 2002, Section 132: Qualified teacher status

Extent: E+W

(1) A reference in the Education Acts to a “qualified teacher” is to a person who satisfies requirements specified in regulations.
(2) A requirement of regulations under this section may relate to—
(a) the possession of a specified qualification or experience of a specified kind;
(b) participation in or completion of a specified programme or course of training;
(c) compliance with a specified condition;
(d) an exercise of discretion by the Secretary of State, the National Assembly for Wales or another specified person.
(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4) The National Assembly for Wales shall consult the Education Workforce Council before making regulations under this section which make provision by reference to—
(a) the content of a course or programme, or
(b) the standard of education or training provided through a course or programme.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/32/section/132 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/education-act-2002/section-132
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