SCHEDULE 2E+WQualified Teacher Status Requirements

1.  Persons who—E+W

(a)hold a first degree or equivalent qualification awarded by a United Kingdom institution or an equivalent degree or other qualification awarded by a foreign institution;

(b)have successfully completed a course of initial teacher training at an accredited institution [F1or successfully completed an accredited course or programme of study] in Wales;

(c)have undertaken a period of practical teaching experience for the purposes of that course of initial teacher training—

[F2(i)wholly or mainly in a school or other educational institution (except a pupil referral unit) in Wales—

(aa)at which the National Curriculum for Wales is, or was, taught in relation to the foundation phase, or the second, third or fourth key stages, as is appropriate to the school or institution,

(bb)where the Curriculum for Wales is taught in relation to the nursery year to year 11, or

(cc)where the period of training undertaken by the person has included both teaching under the National Curriculum for Wales and under the Curriculum for Wales);]

(ii)where the practical teaching experience at the school or institution referred to in paragraph (i) corresponds with and is appropriate to that course of initial teacher training; and

(d)are assessed by the accredited institution [F3or the provider of an accredited course or programme of study] as meeting the specified standards.