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Education Training Foundation - Qualified Teaching & Learning Skills (QTLS) status (Information Group)
QTLS Professional Formation – Information Group
At Essential Teaching UK, our Teacher-Educator Gavin Lumsden has developed an informal QTLS Information Group to support practitioners undertaking their Professional Formation not just to complete the process, but to feel confident, supported, and on track throughout.
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
This group 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.