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Recognised Qualified Teacher (QTS), Recognised Qualified Teacher (QTLS) and CDET Approved Teacher

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Promoting safe dance teaching for every child

A Recognised Qualified Teacher (QTS) and a CDET Approved Teacher is a dance, drama, singing or musical theatre teacher that has been awarded the Council for Dance Education and Training certificate of good professional practice.

The three Awards are distinguished in that the Recognised Qualified Teacher holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS).

All Recognised Qualified Teachers (QTS), Recognised Qualified Teachers (QTLS) and CDET Approved Teachers are committed to putting the safety of pupils first and have demonstrated that they meet the following Requirements of professional practice.

Six Requirements for Recognised and CDET Approved Teachers

  • Professional policies and procedures – have appropriate policies and adhere to strict procedures in respect of the following: health and safety (including, where appropriate, safe dance practice), equal opportunities and customer service (including, without limitation, in respect of dealing with any complaints which the individual receives)
  • A Children and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy and Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau/ Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB/ DBS) disclosure - hold and adhere to a Children and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy. As part of this policy, to ensure hold valid, enhanced Criminal Records Bureau/ Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure or its equivalent where available
  • Insurance – hold appropriate and
    adequate insurance
  • Code of Professional Conduct and Practice – adhere to the Council’s Code of Professional Conduct and Practice for Teachers or an equivalent code recognised by the Council
  • Information disclosure – prominently display at all times, enable students to access or provide on request to all students a copy of the Six Requirements, full routine and emergency contact details; timetables; and details of venues and examinations, public performances, competitions and/or displays
  • Dance teaching qualification – Recognised Qualified Teachers (QTS) will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS); CDET Approved Teachers must hold a CDET, QCA, Ofqual, TDA or other government recognised dance teaching qualification at Level 3 or above on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

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To apply to become a Recognised Qualified Teacher (QTS), Recognised Qualified Teacher (QTLS) or CDET Approved Teacher click here

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