Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998 (c. 30)

Part I E+W+S The teaching profession

Chapter I E+W+S The General Teaching Councils

Functions of the General Teaching Council for Wales E+W

9 Functions of General Teaching Council for Wales: general. E+W

(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.