What are the QTS skills tests I have heard about?
The tests cover the core skills that teachers need to fulfil their wider professional role in schools, rather than the subject knowledge required for teaching. The three skills areas which are tested are literacy, numeracy and ICT and questions are set in the context of your professional role as a teacher. All questions have been written using real data and information which teachers are likely to come across. They have been extensively trialed and piloted by trainee teachers and teachers. The tests are computerised and can be taken at any of approximately 50 test centres throughout England. You will need to obtain a pass mark of at least 60% for each skills test. You can retake these tests any number of times until you reach the required standard.
