§ Mr. Fatchettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what criteria he uses in assessing an application under paragraph 2(e) of Schedule 5 of the Education (Teachers) Regulations 1982 by a local education authority for qualified teacher status for a person who does not hold a qualification which in itself would give them qualified teacher status.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThe conditions for approval are set out in paragraph 2(e) of the schedule. In applying these to individual cases, my right hon. Friend looks for possession of a qualification higher than GCE advanced level, for attainment of a standard in English language and mathematics equivalent to GCE ordinary level grade C, where required, and for evidence of length and relevance of experience.