Threshold application deadline

The deadline for threshold assessment applications is changing from 31 August to 31 October in order to align it with the deadline for performance management (PM) reviews. Currently, performance management reviews do not have to be completed until 31 October but threshold applications currently have to be submitted by 31 August. The change will allow teachers who apply on or after 1 September 2009 to use the outcomes of their M6 PM review as evidence in their application