Early career teacher (ECT) induction: summary
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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What's happening?
The DfE has published new statutory guidance on induction for early career teachers (ECTs). ECT is a new term that will replace 'newly qualified teacher' (NQT).
The guidance applies to schools which:
- Are required to offer statutory induction to their ECTs (including maintained schools), or
- Choose to offer statutory induction to their ECTs (this can include academies and independent schools)
It comes into force on 1 September, updating and replacing the existing guidance on NQT induction. While many of the statutory components remain the same – including the board's role and responsibilities for monitoring and supporting new teacher training – there are some important changes you should be aware of. We've summarised those here.
Schools will need to deliver a 2-year induction programme, underpinned by the Early Career Framework (ECF) A new role – induction mentor – has been created, fulfilling a separate and distinct role to the induction tutor ECTs will be formally assessed twice – once midway through the 2-year
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