Radical changes proposed for Teacher’s Council

The Government's review of the Teacher's Council has released a draft proposal which represents radical change for the much criticised Council. The Council was found to be not be effective in its current structure and operations. Some key aspects:

  • Current membership is four appointed by , two by unions, one by NZ School Trustees and four elected by .
  • Proposal that Minister appoint all members, based on open nomination process – as with the Medical Council
  • Separate out registration of teachers with a more regular practising certificate (again like Doctors)
  • Allow the Council to authorise people who are not teachers to have “Authority to Educate” if they have proven expertise or disposition deemed important for student learning

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