§ 53. Mr. Brewisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will advise local education authorities not to allow unqualified teachers to teach in their schools after a reference panel has recommended that the appointment of such teachers should be discontinued forthwith.
§ Mr. RossWhere the appointment of an unqualified teacher has been disapproved by a reference panel, the Schools (Scotland) Code requires that the appointment be terminated forthwith, and I see no need for advice to education authorities on this point. No unqualified teacher can continue to be employed by an education authority except in accordance with the provisions of the Code. So far as employment of instructors is concerned, authorities are already aware of my views as expressed in my Department's circular No. 680 dated 6th May, 1968, and I see no need to remind authorities generally on this matter.