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TLA Stage 1 Recognition

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An assessment-related CPD opportunity for teaching professionals practising in England (offered by the Teacher Learning Academy (TLA) in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (CIEA).

- Are you registered with the GTCE and a current member of CIEA?
- Do you hold qualified teacher status?

If your answer to the above questions is 'YES' then you are eligible to participate in the assessment-specific route to Teacher learning Academy Stage 1 recognition.


What is the TLA?

The pioneering Teacher Learning Academy (TLA) is the first national system to offer public and professional recognition of teachers' learning, development and improvement work. All teachers registered with the GTCE, from newly qualified teachers to head teachers, can enrol with the TLA.

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For more detailed information relating to the TLA please see:

TLA Briefing booklet
Overview of membership benefits

This section of the website outlines information on the TLA and how you can gain TLA Stage 1 status: