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The Institute for Learning (IfL)

The Institute for Learning

 
IfLThe Institute for Learning (IfL) is the professional body for teachers, trainers and assessors across further education (FE) , including adult and community learning, emergency and public services, FE colleges, the armed services, the voluntary sector and work-based learning.

All of IfL's work is driven by a commitment to promote, value and develop the professionalism of members. A key priority is to support individual teachers' and trainers' learning so that they can maintain their high professional status and have long-term continuing professional development (CPD) interests as career teachers. 

Gaining QTLS or ATLS - Professional Formation

Teachers and trainers can gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or Associate Teacher Learning and Skills (ATLS) status by successfully going through Professional Formation, which is:

'the post-qualification process by which a teacher demonstrates through professional practice -

(a) the ability to use effectively the skills and knowledge acquired whilst training to be a teacher;

(b) and the capacity to meet the occupational standards required of a teacher.'

On the IfL website you can find information, resources and guidance to help you achieve QTLS or ATLS status through Professional Formation. Click the relevant links below for:

  • Resources and useful information
  • Guidance and support

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