Explanatory note

These regulations amend the Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (Consolidation) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/2897).

Regulations 16A and 18A make provision in respect of teachers who qualified between 1st May 2000 and 30th April 2001, and who have satisfied all induction standards save passing the numeracy skills test.

Under regulation 16A an extension of the induction period will be permitted until 31st August 2002 or, if earlier, until the date on which the numeracy skills test is passed.

Under regulation 18A qualified teachers who have yet to pass the numeracy skills test on the 31st August 2002, (or if later, at the end of their induction period), will not be permitted to continue to be employed as a teacher and their induction period will be satisfactorily completed only when the numeracy skills test is passed.