Professional Recognition Learning and Skills Scheme for Skills for Life Teachers (PRLS)

SVUK administered the Professional Recognition Learning and Skills Scheme for Skills for Life Teachers (England), which enabled competent and experienced teachers to be recognised as qualified members of the workforce.

Information about the scheme, which has now been replaced by the General Professional Recognition Learning and Skills scheme (GPRLS), is provided below.

Executive Summary taken from the Independent Evaluation Report of the PRLS scheme (PDF format 22KB)

Table showing % of successful and unsuccessful PRLS applications by subject area

Subject	%Successful	% Unsuccessful*
Generic	63	35
ESoL	59	37
Numeracy	46	42
Literacy	41	50
Total	56	44

* A small number of applications in each subject area were returned unprocessed for reasons such as: received after the deadline; incomplete; concerns over authenticity of material.

Characteristics of unsuccessful PRLS applications:

did not actually teach Skills for Life classes - ESOL, literacy or numeracy
failed to provide sufficient evidence against the requirements
had not chosen/advised referees appropriately
did not have a recent record of continuous professional development related to their subject specialism
did not provide evidence of reflective practice
failed to address one or more of the tasks
did not demonstrate a sufficiently high level of personal written/numerical skills

Characteristics of successful PRLS applications:

demonstrated consistent and regular professional development
were able to pinpoint their own contribution to a department's good inspection grades, and retention/achievement of learners
demonstrated application of knowledge and skills
showed that they had a strong learner-centred approach and successful learners
gave examples drawn from personal experiences
provided clear evidence supporting statements about knowledge, understanding and practice

If you have any queries about PRLS, please email the recognition team.