50,000 teachers to be regulated by peers under Teaching Council proposals

THE country’s 50,000 teachers are to be regulated by their peers under plans by the Government to establish the long-awaited Teaching Council this year.

The council will have an important role in the registration of all teachers, professional conduct and standards, and advising Government on teacher supply and training.

The council was legislated for in 2001 but the Department of Education has delayed implementing its provisions until now. However, the department has sought applicants interested in becoming the council’s first director this week.