UK Teachers' Standards Flashcards
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Which document sets out the standards that all teachers in England must meet?
Answer: The Teachers' Standards
The Teachers' Standards, published by the DfE, define the minimum requirements for teachers' practice and conduct in England.
Part Two of the Teachers' Standards relates to which area?
Answer: Personal and professional conduct
Part Two of the Teachers' Standards covers personal and professional conduct, including teachers' behaviour inside and outside school.
Under the Teachers' Standards, teachers must demonstrate 'good subject and curriculum knowledge' under which standard?
Answer: Standard 3
Standard 3 requires teachers to have and demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge, including the structure and key vocabulary of the subject.
Which Teachers' Standard requires teachers to 'adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils'?
Answer: Standard 5
Standard 5 explicitly requires teachers to adapt their teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
Standard 8 of the Teachers' Standards relates to which professional responsibility?
Answer: Wider professional responsibilities
Standard 8 covers wider professional responsibilities, including communication with parents, participation in CPD and contributing to the life of the school.
Under the Teachers' Standards, which standard specifically requires teachers to 'set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils'?
Answer: Standard 1
Standard 1 is about setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils — it is the first and foundational standard.