Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 71863
Teachers: Qualifications
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 3 October 2025
Question
Anna Gelderd
Labour — South East Cornwall
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of awarding Qualified Teacher Status to PhD holders without requiring completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Answer
Georgia GouldQualified teacher status (QTS) is the professional qualification for teachers in primary and secondary schools. Having a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is not required to become a qualified teacher but many Initial Teacher Training (ITT) cou...
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