Teaching Qualification (Further Education) (Scotland) Determination 2023

The Teaching Qualification (Further Education) (Scotland) Determination 2023

The Scottish Ministers make the following Determination in exercise of the powers conferred by article 30 of the Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011 and all other powers enabling them to do so.

Citation and Effect

1. This Determination may be cited as the Teaching Qualification (Further Education) (Scotland) Determination 2023 and has effect from 3 April 2023.

Making of Determination

2. The Scottish Ministers (who can determine what constitutes a recognised teaching qualification for individuals seeking registration as a further education teacher) make the determinations set out in paragraph 3.

Institutions providing courses leading to the Teaching Qualification (Further Education)

3.—(1) The institutions listed in sub-paragraph (2) may provide courses of education and training leading to the Teaching Qualification (Further Education).

(2) The institutions are-

(a)     The University of Aberdeen,

(b)    The University of Dundee,

(c)     The University of Stirling,

(d)    The University of the Highlands and Islands, and

(e)     The University of Strathclyde.

(3) The institution in sub-paragraph (3)(e) may not provide a course of education and training leading to the Teaching Qualification (Further Education) after 1 August 2025.

Dr Linda Pooley
Deputy Director
Colleges, Young Workforce and SFC Sponsorship
Scottish Government
Atlantic Quay
Glasgow

Date:  3 April 2023