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The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI), as an arms-length body (ALB) accountable to the Department of Education (DE), is the statutory, professional and regulatory body for the teaching profession in Northern Ireland established by the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, as amended by the 2003 and 2006 Education (NI) Orders.

Its core responsibilities set by the Order are to enhance the status of teaching and to promote the highest standards of professional conduct and practice.

As of 13 December 2021, all GTCNI Council (Board) members were stood down. Following a detailed analysis of GTCNI's  Management Statement and Financial Memorandum (MSFM) governing document and the accountability arrangements set out within it, the Department introduced interim arrangements to support GTCNI and ensure effective and proportionate assurances for both bodies.

The Minister has delegated the former Council’s (Board's) powers and decision making authority to the Interim CEO; on the basis that established GTCNI policies and decisions be maintained wherever possible, with advice from DE before exercising their additional authority to step away from any previously adopted Council (Board) position.

Policies

The way in which we conduct our work is outlined in a series of policies.

• Whistle-blowing Policy

• Anti-Fraud and Bribery Policy

• Declaration of Interests

• Gifts and Hospitality Policy

• Complaints Policy

• Diversity Action Plan

• Disability Action Plan

• Education Charter

• Equality Scheme