Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills
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In September 2007 the UK Government introduced reforms to the training and qualifications of all teachers, tutors, trainers, lecturers and instructors working in the post-compulsory education and training sector (sometimes referred to as the lifelong learning sector).
A key element of these reforms is the introduction of a new status of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).
[edit] Gaining QTLS
A candidate must have completed and passed a teacher training course approved by Lifelong Learning UK. The candidate must then register with the Institute for Learning which maintains a list of all accredited professionals in the sector. This leads to the awarding of a 'License to Practice'. Maintenance of this license requires the individual to undertake and record annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
