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When, if at all, will the new professional standards for teachers recently developed by the Teaching Council come into effect?

Answered Question 5016 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When, if at all, will the new professional standards for teachers recently developed by the Teaching Council come into effect?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

The Standards for Teaching Profession came into effect for the purposes of the Professional Growth Cycle on 1 January 2026, and those for all other purposes will come into effect on 1 January 2027.