Professional Standards for Qualified Teacher Status and Requirements for Initial Teacher Training

Publication summary

The standards and requirements in this document replace those in Qualifying to Teach and have the same legal standing. They set out: the Secretary of State’s standards, which must be met by trainee teachers before they can be awarded qualified teacher status (QTS); and the requirements for training providers and those who make recommendations for the award of QTS. Only trainee teachers who have met all of the standards will be awarded QTS.