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The GTC is responsible for regulating the teaching profession in England.

The Council’s disciplinary role is carried out in the public interest and information about hearings is therefore published on the website. 

  • Regulating the profession >>
  • The disciplinary process >>
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what's new:
Joint research on competence referrals: Updated

20 Sep 2010

The GTC has published guidance to ensure consistency in the process for referring cases of teacher incompetence, following a research project jointly commissioned by the GTC and former DCSF.

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Outcome of GTC disciplinary case, Adam Walker

25 May 2010

GTC Professional Conduct Committee rule on Adam Walker case.

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GTC hearings continue to rise

10 Dec 2009

The number of hearings held by the GTC has more than doubled since 2005, reflecting a growing capacity to hear cases.

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key resources

  • Annual report on registration and regulation 2009-10
  • Code of Conduct and Practice for Registered Teachers

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forthcoming hearings

  • name
    Mr Karl Newman 
    type of hearing
    Conduct 
    date scheduled
    17 Feb 2011
  • name
    Mrs Jeanette Ward (2 day hearing) 
    type of hearing
    Conduct 
    date scheduled
    17 Feb 2011 to
    18 Feb 2011
  • name
    Mr James Elwis 
    type of hearing
    Induction appeal 
    date scheduled
    18 Feb 2011
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disciplinary orders and decisions

  • name
    Mr Peter Habberjam 
    trn
    9241550 
    type of decision
    Suspension Order (nine months). 
    date made
    10 Feb 2011 
  • name
    Mrs Fiona Green (nee Haxby) 
    trn
    0857115 
    type of decision
    Reprimand (two years). 
    date made
    10 Feb 2011 
  • name
    Mr Leslie Balmforth 
    trn
    8170664 
    type of decision
    Suspension Order (six months). 
    date made
    10 Feb 2011 
more decisions>>