§ 46. Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many uncertificated teachers in Scottish schools are in possession of university degrees or of certificates of professional training valid outside Scotland; and what steps are being taken to enable them to qualify for a Scottish certificate.
§ Mr. NobleOn 1st October, 1962, the uncertificated teachers in service included 281 graduates, 51 of whom had received professional training valid outside Scotland, and 231 trained non-graduates, 44 of them men. I will send the hon. Member later figures as soon as they are available.
Last July I drew the attention of all uncertificated teachers to the possibility of their obtaining financial assistance under the Special Recruitment Scheme to complete any training necessary for certification in Scotland.