With a proud history dating back to 1849, when Queen Victoria granted the teaching profession its Royal Charter, we have been committed to supporting teachers and improving standards of teaching and learning. In 2017, this charter was entrusted to the Chartered College of Teaching, empowering us to uphold excellence through initiatives like maintaining a register of practitioners, accrediting programmes of study and awarding postnominals.
Royal Charter and Bye Laws
Our Patron
Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice
HRH Princess Beatrice has shown her support for education and for young people through her work as Ambassador and Patron of many organisations, and particularly as Trustee and Founder of Big Change.
Our Vice Patron
Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE
Vice Patron
Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO, CBE has been Vice Patron of the Chartered College of Teaching since 2018. As Vice President of Business in the Community and former Special Adviser to The Prince’s Charities, concentrating on responsible business practice, she promotes collaboration among senior leaders from business, government, education and community organisations to build a more robust civil society.
The Royal Charter is a powerful symbol of the professionalism and dedication of teachers. For nearly 170 years, it has safeguarded the integrity of the teaching profession, serving as a commitment to supporting and elevating the role of educators in society. At the Chartered College of Teaching, we are proud to carry forward this legacy, using the charter to empower teachers, uphold standards, and inspire confidence in our work as a professional body. It is both an honour and a responsibility to be the custodians of this historic trust.
Dame Alison Peacock
