Part IThe teaching profession

Chapter IThe General Teaching Councils

Functions of the General Teaching Council for Wales

9Functions of General Teaching Council for Wales: general

1

As from the date specified under section 8(1), the following provisions, namely—

  • sections 2 to 5,

  • section 6 together with Schedule 2, and

  • section 7,

shall apply to the General Teaching Council for Wales in relation to Wales as they apply to the Council in relation to England.

2

The Secretary of State may require the General Teaching Council for Wales to undertake (or join with any other person or body in undertaking) activities designed to promote—

a

recruitment to the teaching profession, or

b

the continuing professional development of teachers.

3

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2), such activities may include—

a

giving advice;

b

organising conferences and lectures; and

c

arranging for the publication of material in any form.