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QTLS Professional Formation – Supported Membership Community

At Essential Teaching UK, our Teacher-Educator Gavin Lumsden has developed an informal QTLS Membership Group to support practitioners undertaking their Professional Formation not just to complete the process, but to feel confident, supported, and on track throughout.

For just under £15 per month, members gain:

• A safe, supportive space to ask all their QTLS questions

• Ongoing guidance to help you stay on timeline and avoid common pitfalls

• Access to a community of like-minded FE professionals working towards the same goal

• Reassurance from an experienced Teacher-Educator who understands both the process and the pressure

Alongside the community support, members also benefit from three live online virtual sessions, carefully timed to align with the Professional Formation journey:

• Application Support (August / September)
  Helping you submit with clarity and confidence

• Starting Your Portfolio (January)
  Making sense of the evidence requirements and getting momentum early

• CPD Phase Support (April / May)
  Staying focused, reflective, and aligned during the final stretch

This membership reflects the Essential Teaching UK ethos practical, inclusive, and rooted in real FE experience. It’s not about box-ticking; it’s about professional growth, confidence, and belonging to a supportive educator community.

Whether you’re feeling unsure where to start or simply don’t want to do Professional Formation alone, this group is here to walk alongside you—every step of the way.