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

2. The Further Education Teachers’ Qualifications (England) Regulations 2007 Those joining the sector since September 2007 should obtain appropriate qualifications and gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or Associate Teacher Learning and Skills (ATLS) within 5 years Those joining the sector since September 2007 who hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the compulsory sector, should gain QTLS status within 2 years

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 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 WinterApr 1 – May 31Oct 31Dec 31

8. Volunteer Connections IfL Volunteer Connections support colleagues/organisations to use REfLECT, understand how to gain Q/ATLS etc. If you are interested, visit the website to find out more: http://www.ifl.ac.uk/membership/support-in- your-local-area/connections http://www.ifl.ac.uk/membership/support-in- your-local-area/connections Alternatively, contact Anne Schofield: ifl.adviser@warwick.ac.uk

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