1. The Institute for Learning Gaining: Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

2. Before starting… Ensure that your qualification details are up to date. To do this ‘Login to my pages’ from IfL site Click on ‘Qualifications’ on left hand side and check that you have updated your qualifications.

3. What are the stages involved? Stage 1 – expression of intent Use the members’ area to complete the expression of intent form Stage 2 – apply After you have expressed your intent, you will be able to access a webfolio in REfLECT Stage 3 – conferral IfL will review and comment on your application

4. Declaration of suitability It is essential that you print off, sign and post the ‘Declaration of suitability’. This can be found by going to: Home/Careers and CPD/Gaining QTLS or ATLS/Policy Documents and forms

5. Mandatory elements Full teaching qualification or General Professional Recognition Learning and Skills (GPRLS) Numeracy and literacy skills at Level 2 Subject Specialist Diplomas for Skills for Life teachers Supporting testimony Declaration of suitability

6. Personalised elements Teaching biography Subject currency Teaching and Learning Self evaluation Professional development planning Reflective practice

7. Deadlines – you can express your interest in Sept/Oct 2012 and Dec 2012 and Jan 2013 Stage 1 Interest expressed by: Stage 2 Application made by: Stage 3 Conferral of status by: SpringSept 1 – Oct 31End FebApr 30 SummerDec 1 – Jan 31June 30Aug 31

8. For further support... Contact Anne Schofield, Regional Adviser for the West Midlands ifl.adviser@warwick.ac.uk