If you are considering or working towards QTLS status, this text is for you.


Over 20,000 practitioners have achieved QTLS status since 2008. The process was redesigned in 2016 therefore the time is right for a book like this. It will help anyone to understand the Professional Standards, which are used as the basis to gain QTLS status.


This new text is a user friendly and clear guide to achieving QTLS status and is linked to the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers.




Appropriate for anyone who wishes to maintain their practice in accordance with the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers
Written in an accessible language for anyone aiming to achieve QTLS status, and/or to have parity with QTS
Information regarding the minimum core, and observed teaching practice is included
The content will help practitioners to have a positive impact upon their job role, their learners, their organisation and their career


The Society for Education and Training (SET) have made a few changes to the QTLS process since the book was published. You can download a summary of these changes via this link: