Explanatory Notes

Education Act 2011

2011 CHAPTER 21

15 November 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 3: School Workforce

Abolition of the General Teaching Council for England

Section 12: Abolition of the GTCE: transfer schemes

110.Section 12 gives effect to Schedule 3 which enables the Secretary of State to create a scheme whereby members of GTCE staff can have their contracts of employment transferred to the Secretary of State, with appropriate civil service terms and conditions, unless they give notice of objection.

111.The Secretary of State may also create a property transfer scheme, through which the GTCE’s assets and liabilities may transfer to the Secretary of State.