Teaching Regulation Agency
Executive agency in England
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The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) is an executive agency of the Department for Education responsible for regulation of the teaching profession in England.[2]
Formed1 April 2018
Preceding Executive Agency
- National College for Teaching and Leadership
JurisdictionEngland
HeadquartersCheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Road, Coventry
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| Executive Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1 April 2018 |
| Preceding Executive Agency |
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| Jurisdiction | England |
| Headquarters | Cheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Road, Coventry |
| Employees | 99 (2024/25)[1]: 52 |
| Parent department | Department for Education |
| Website | www |
Background
Between 2000 and 2012, the teaching profession in England was regulated by a professional body known as the General Teaching Council for England (GTCE).[3] The GTCE was abolished in 2012 with some of its functions being assumed by the Department of Education.[4] In 2013, a National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) was established which was replaced by the present Teaching Regulation Agency in 2018.[5]
Responsibilities
The Teaching Regulation Agency is responsible for:[6]
- Regulating the teaching profession in England
- Conducting teacher misconduct hearings
- Maintaining a record of teachers, trainee teachers and those who hold qualified teacher status.