QTS UK Teachers' Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document sets out the standards that all teachers in England must meet?
- The Teachers' Standards (Correct answer)
- The National Curriculum
- The SEND Code of Practice
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
Correct answer: The Teachers' Standards
The Teachers' Standards, published by the DfE, define the minimum requirements for teachers' practice and conduct in England.
Question 2: Part Two of the Teachers' Standards relates to which area?
- Personal and professional conduct (Correct answer)
- Classroom management
- Subject knowledge
- Assessment and feedback
Correct answer: Personal and professional conduct
Part Two of the Teachers' Standards covers personal and professional conduct, including teachers' behaviour inside and outside school.
Question 3: Under the Teachers' Standards, teachers must demonstrate 'good subject and curriculum knowledge' under which standard?
- Standard 3 (Correct answer)
- Standard 1
- Standard 5
- Standard 7
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which Teachers' Standard requires teachers to 'adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils'?
- Standard 5 (Correct answer)
- Standard 2
- Standard 4
- Standard 6
Correct 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.
Question 5: Standard 8 of the Teachers' Standards relates to which professional responsibility?
- Wider professional responsibilities (Correct answer)
- Behaviour and safety
- Assessment and feedback
- High expectations
Correct 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.
Question 6: Under the Teachers' Standards, which standard specifically requires teachers to 'set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils'?
- Standard 1 (Correct answer)
- Standard 3
- Standard 6
- Standard 8
Correct answer: Standard 1
Standard 1 is about setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils — it is the first and foundational standard.
QTS UK Teachers' Standards 1
Which document sets out the standards that all teachers in England must meet?