Scottish Government

ISBN 978 0 7559 8234 2 (Web only publication)

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Contents

Ministerial Foreword

Executive Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction and consultation process
1.1 Introduction and Acknowledgements
1.2 Consultation Process

Chapter 2. Functions of the GTCS
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Responsibility for the Teaching Standards
2.3 Entry Requirements to, and Approval of, Courses of Initial Teacher Education
2.4 Continuing Professional Development

Chapter 3. Governance of an independent GTCS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Size of Council
3.3 Composition of the Council
3.4 Other relevant issues
3.5 Terms of Office
3.6 Additional Comments

Chapter 4. Scottish Government Response
4.1 Summary of Proposed Actions
4.2 Proposed Actions
4.3 Next Steps

Annex A List of Consultees

Annex B List of organisations that responded to the consultation