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Explanatory note

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These Regulations amend the General Teaching Council for Wales (Disciplinary Functions) Regulations 2001 (“the 2001 Regulations”) as a consequence of the coming into force of provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

The 2001 Regulations make provision about the disciplinary functions of the General Teaching Council for Wales.

Regulation 9 of the 2001 Regulations is amended so that the functions of an Investigating Committee of the General Teaching Council for Wales are excluded if the Independent Barring Board have included or want to consider including the teacher in the barred lists maintained under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

A new regulation 18A is inserted requiring the Council, if requested, to inform the Secretary of State when they make a prohibition order against a teacher on the grounds of unacceptable professional conduct or conviction for a relevant offence. This information may be required in connection with the Secretary of State’s functions in relation to teachers' pensions.