What is a direct submission

You can confirm your Professional Update (PU) using the direct submission process. Direct submission allows teachers and college lecturers to submit their PU via an online form to a GTC Scotland panel.

Direct submission eligibility requirements

You can make a direct submission if:

• You work outside Scotland
• You are not working but want to stay on the Register of Teachers
• We have not approved your employer’s professional learning process (we call this Professional Update validation).

You should not make a direct submission if:

• You are absent from work with illness or on parental leave. You should contact your line manager and ask for a deferral. Read about the deferral process.
• You are a supply teacher. Local authorities should support supply teachers through Professional Update. If you need advice on who to contact at your local authority, get in touch with us.

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