Can a newly qualified teacher begin induction if they haven passed the skills tests?
No. QTS is only awarded when trainee teachers have successfully completed all aspects of initial teacher training, including passing any necessary skills tests. Any induction undertaken prior to gaining full QTS does not count. See paragraph 2.20 of the Statutory Guidance on Induction for Newly Qualified Teachers in England (ref: DCSF-00364-2008).
Related Questions
- If a newly qualified teacher hasn had confirmation of successful completion of induction and the local authority has no record of the assessment(s), what should be done?
- Can a teacher who has not passed the skills tests begin induction and how do we check if an individual has passed the skills tests?
- Can a newly qualified teacher do induction at a further education college (including sixth form)?
