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Explains schools’ legal duties on political impartiality to help school leaders, teachers and other staff consider these in teaching and extra-curricular activities.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Best-practice standards for early years teachers.
How providers and lead schools can provide training for this ITT route, including who's eligible, funding rules, apprenticeship levy and advertising courses.
Statutory guidance on NQT inductions that started before 1 September 2021.
How accredited initial teacher training (ITT) providers can recruit trainees who are not UK or Irish nationals.
Best-practice standards for headteachers.
Funding guidance for schools and ITT providers including bursaries, scholarships and salaried route grants.
A description of effective practice in professional development for teachers.
Guidance for school leaders and induction tutors on supporting teachers and making changes to training based on the early career framework.
Mandatory qualifications for specialist teachers of pupils with hearing impairment, vision impairment or multi-sensory impairment.
Guidance for schools on appraisal and capability policies.
How to provide an English language test as part of your QTS application that will meet all the requirements.
What improvement support schools and trusts can get in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.
Check if a new employee can work with children whilst you wait for a DBS check or whether they need an enhanced DBS check.
A support package for new headteachers.
A guide to help governors and trustees make effective decisions when recruiting and selecting headteachers and other school leaders.
How to request and manage school-led initial teacher training (ITT) places for School Direct.
Guidance for teachers who may be subject to the teacher disciplinary procedures.
Guidance to help schools and governance boards develop their approach to teachers' and school leaders' pay.
A course to help school leaders develop the expertise needed to be an outstanding leader, leading improvements across a group of schools or multi-academy trust.
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