Professional Development Qualifications

Qualifications for teaching and supporting literacy, numeracy and English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

As from September 2007 there are new qualification requirements for teaching in the lifelong learning sector (LLLS). The qualification route required will depend on the teaching role. Two teaching roles have been defined as associate teaching role and full teaching role. The associate role is described as having fewer teaching responsibilities than a full teaching role. All teachers of literacy, numeracy or ESOL are defined as having a full teaching role.

• Introduction to teaching programmes (PTLLS)
• Associate teaching qualification programmes (CTLLS)
• Full teaching qualification programmes (DTLLS, PGCE & Cert Ed)
• Routes to Additional Diplomas in Teaching Literacy, ESOL or Numeracy in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS) & Associate Teacher Learning Status (ATLS)
• Professional Recognition - Learning and Skills - PRLS
• Further Guidance