What replaced the NCTL?

The Teaching Regulation Agency started operation on 1 April 2018. All other NCTL functions have been moved into the Department for Education. Contact the Teaching Regulation Agency if you need information about regulation of the teaching profession. Contact the Department for Education if you need to contact NCTL.

What is the NCTL now called?

the Teaching Regulation Agency
The regulation of the teaching profession, including misconduct hearings currently run by the NCTL, will be handled by a new executive agency of the DfE, the Teaching Regulation Agency. The NCTL was formed in 2013 through a merger of the National College for School Leadership and the Teaching Agency.

What is an NCTL check?

A Section 128 check, checks the names of individuals who are barred from taking part in the management of any independent or maintained school. The list is maintained by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) under the terms of direction from the Secretary of State for Education.

How much does Npqh cost?

The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) costs £1,975 plus VAT if applicable. VAT will not be applied to DfE funded candidates or state-funded schools. Candidates from international schools should visit our NPQH International page for international prices.

What replaced the GTC in England?

the Teaching Agency
The GTC was abolished in 2012 with some of its functions being assumed by the Teaching Agency, an executive agency of the Department for Education, which in 2013 became the National College for Teaching and Leadership.

What is the role of Nctl in schools?

NCTL ‘s aims are to improve academic standards by recruiting and developing a workforce to meet the needs of our school system, and to help schools to help each other to improve.

Who needs a Section 128 check in schools?

Academies must carry out section 128 checks for: Trust members and trustees. Individuals who sit on committees or local governing bodies (LGBs) with delegated responsibilities. For example, local governors on LGBs, or people who sit on trust committees but who aren’t trustees (sometimes called ‘associate members’)

Do headteachers need a Section 128 check?

Which of my employees can have a Section 128 Check? Headteachers, all staff on the senior leadership team (including non-teaching), proprietors and teaching positions with departmental headship are all staff that are considered to be in management positions that can have a Section 128 check.

Can you be a headteacher without NPQH?

Previously, all headteachers had to have the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). Since 2012, however, this is no longer a mandatory requirement. Although, if you do have this qualification it will put you in a better position when applying for headteacher roles.