Designated Recommending Body Designated recommending bodies (DRBs) are partnerships of schools, local education authorities (LEAs) and initial teacher training (ITT) providers that deliver the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP). DRBs recruit trainees, match them with schools, and design and deliver individual training programmes.OTTs pursuing QTS would do so through a DRB. DRBs recommend successful trainees for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).