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Early career teacher (ECT) induction: summary

new on 1 April 2021
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From 1 September 2021, newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction will be replaced by a 2-year early career teacher (ECT) induction, underpinned by the Early Career Framework (ECF). Here are the key points you need to know.

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  1. What's happening?
  2. Key changes from 1 September 2021
  3. Transition arrangements
  4. Your school's induction programme should be based on the Early Career Framework
  5. ECTs should have both an induction tutor and an induction mentor
  6. ECTs will have 2 formal assessments
  7. What is the Early Career Framework?
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