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Distance Learning PTLLS – Is it an advantage or a tragedy?
As a PTLLS trainer and assessor at The Teacher Trainer, I have had nearly 5 years' full-time experience of delivering both the Class Based and the Distance Learning PTLLS courses. I have helped more than 850 learners in achieving their PTLLS qualification so far...
Read ArticleRow over health and safety inspection exemptions by the government!!!
Thousands of small businesses will no longer receive health and safety inspections under new plans announced by the government. Changes made as part of the coalition's 'red tape bonfire' will see exemptions introduced for low-risk businesses...
Read ArticleTeaching Regulations in the Lifelong Learning Sector may be revoked
At the moment, all requirements for the P/C/DTLLS qualifications are still applicable, however continuing professional development (CPD) will become voluntary in the future. Please go through the Lord Lingfield Interim Report...
Read ArticleGood news for all teachers with QTLS as they can now teach in schools!!!
Since 1 April 2012, further education teachers who have been awarded QTLS by the Institute for Learning (IfL) and are members of the IfL are recognised as qualified teachers in schools...
Read ArticleWhat to do???
Unwise to pay too much... Worse to pay too little. Pay too much – you lose a little money. Pay too little – you sometimes lose everything!!!
Read ArticleGood news for all FE teachers!!!
From 1 April 2012 IfL members with Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status are recognised as qualified to teach in schools. Statutory instrument 2012 No. 431 amended the 2003 Regulations...
Read ArticleThe Department for Education recognises QTLS to teach in schools!!!
Since 1 April 2012, further education teachers who have been awarded QTLS by the Institute for Learning are recognised as qualified teachers in schools and can be appointed to permanent posts...
Read ArticleGeoff Petty and Institute for Learning produce 'Online learning resources' (Videos)
Geoff Petty, IfL patron and author of 'Teaching Today' and 'Evidence Based Teaching', has put together a series of bitesize resources for members. These short videos cover a range of subjects on teaching and learning...
Read ArticleTeachers and trainers crucial to Skills for Growth strategy
The Institute for Learning (IfL) has welcomed the publication of the Skills for Growth white paper, in which the government acknowledges that the improvement in standards of teaching and learning has been a remarkable success...
Read ArticleWhat do you love about teaching?
Declare your love for teaching – this is your opportunity to share with other members what you love about your job. Teaching can be viewed as one of the most rewarding and proactive ways to change your community for the better...
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