Chartered College of Teaching

The Chartered College of Teaching is the recognised professional body for the teaching profession in the United Kingdom. The college was founded in 1846 and was incorporated by royal charter as The College of Preceptors in 1849. A supplemental charter was granted in 1998 changing the College's name to The College of Teachers. A further supplemental charter granted in 2017 changed the college's name to The Chartered College of Teaching.