Freedom of information disclosure log
Overview
This list of Freedom of Information (FOI) responses, known as an FOI disclosure log, shows FOI requests we have received and the responses we provided. This means anyone with an interest can quickly and easily see questions that have already been asked and the response provided. Personal details such as names and addresses (both postal and email) are redacted to protect privacy.
Please note that we may not publish a FOI response on our website due to the confidential or sensitive nature of the information disclosed to the requester.
Responses
FOI responses are available in this log for three years. They are presented from the most recent first.
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Information held prior to approaching the Professional Standards Authority on the rationale behind the review of the Fitness to Teach procedure
Date of response:
13
September
2024
Date of request:
16
August
2024
Reference:
24-25/32
Internal review reference:
Partially successful
The number of referrals since 2019 involving child protection and safeguarding which did not result in a full investigation
Date of response:
5
September
2024
Date of request:
23
July
2024
Reference:
24-25/24
Internal review reference:
Successful
The number of recusals from the Fitness to Teach process since 2020
Date of response:
20
August
2024
Date of request:
23
July
2024
Reference:
24-25/27
Internal review reference:
Successful
The number of ongoing referrals under the Fitness to Teach procedure
Date of response:
20
August
2024
Date of request:
23
July
2024
Reference:
24-25/25
Internal review reference:
Successful
Communication between GTC Scotland and the Scottish government related to the review of the Fitness to Teach process
Date of response:
20
August
2024
Date of request:
23
July
2024
Reference:
24-25/29
Internal review reference:
Unsuccessful
How many University of the West of Scotland Bachelor of Arts students who graduated in June 24 were placed in each local authority for their probation year
Date of response:
16
August
2024
Date of request:
2
August
2024
Reference:
24-25/31
Internal review reference:
Partially successful
The remit / instructions given to the Professional Standards Authority for a review of the Fitness to Teach process
Date of response:
15
August
2024
Date of request:
23
July
2024
Reference:
24-25/28
Internal review reference:
Partially successful
Copies of minutes and papers produced for various Committees since 2021
Date of response:
15
August
2024
Date of request:
23
July
2024
Reference:
24-25/26
Internal review reference:
Unsuccessful
Information held in relation to the GTCS's recent decision to commission the Professional Standards Authority to conduct an independent review of its fitness to teach process
Date of response:
15
August
2024
Date of request:
24
July
2024
Reference:
24-25/30
Internal review reference:
Partially successful
The number of teachers who identify as autistic or neurodivergent
Date of response:
14
August
2024
Date of request:
17
July
2024
Reference:
24-25/23
Internal review reference:
Information not held