There are two catagories of Licensed Practitioner, which correspond to teaching role.
QTLS - Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (Full Teaching Role)
ATLS - Associate Teacher Learning and Skills (Associate Teaching Role)

The IfL is encouraging all those in the Learning & Skills Sector to achieve this as a demonstration of professionalism. The license will be annually renewable, including a CPD obligation, and can be withdrawn or suspended by the IfL subject to the outcome of an investigation of alleged misconduct.

Why go for Licensed Status?
It is the intention of the DIUS - Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills that Licensed Status should become the benchmark for the Learning and Skills sector. It is possible that some employers will expect and encourage their staff to go for Licensed Practitioner Status as it becomes a recognised benchmark.

Licensed Practitioner Status is not mandatory for all. Existing staff - depending on their 'Qualified Status' - will not be required by the September 2007 Regulations to gain any additional qualifications or become licensed. However it is hoped that existing teachers will opt to become licensed as the status becomes a recognised benchmark.