Committee for Education - Primary Legislation

General Teaching Council Bill

The General Teaching Council Bill was formally introduced to the Assembly on Monday 24 November 2025. The Bill undertook its Second Stage on Tuesday 2 December 2025 with the Committee Stage commencing immediately thereafter.

 

Call for Evidence

In order to inform the Committee Stage of the Bill, the Committee for Education welcomed your views/comments on the contents of the Bill. The consultation ended on the 6th February 2026. Following the closure of this call for evidence and views the Committee will consider all written and oral evidence before moving to deliberate on the Clauses of the Bill. The Committee will summarise its process in a report to the Assembly which may recommend amendments.

 

Long Title of The Bill

A bill to Make provision in relation to the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland.

 

Quick Links

The General Teaching Council Bill - Progress

The General Teaching Council Bill - As Introduced

The General Teaching Council Bill - As Introduced - Explanatory and Financial Memorandum

 

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If you have any queries please contact the Committee Clerk at the following email address:

committee.education@niassembly.gov.uk