AO School Declaration (Local)
As a School/Setting supporting a candidate on the Assessment Only programme, please download the template letter below, transfer it onto your school/setting letter head, complete the required information and upload it to the link below
School Recommendation TemplateLink opens in a new window
The Teacher Standards can be found on the Government website here
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