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QTLS (Qualified teacher learning and skills)

The professional status for teachers in further education in England, which is recognised as equal to QTS for teaching in schools.

Stands for
Qualified teacher learning and skills
Used in
England
Topic
Teacher training

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QTS (Qualified teacher status) England Wales
The professional status needed to teach in maintained schools in England (and Wales, where it is recorded by the Education Workforce Council). It is gained through initial teacher training or an assessment route.
Further education (FE) All four UK nations (details may differ)
Education after compulsory school age that is not higher education, such as A levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and adult courses, often in a further education college.

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