ECTs starting their induction post September 2021
If you are an ECT staring your induction from September 2021, the following key changes have been made:
• The term early career teacher (ECT) replaces newly qualified teacher (NQT).
• The standard length of induction has been increased from one school year to two school years
• In addition to the 10% timetable reduction that ECTs receive in their first year of induction, ECTs will also receive a 5% timetable reduction in the second year of induction
• Schools are expected to deliver an induction period that is underpinned by the ECF . Appropriate bodies will have a role in checking that an ECF-based induction is in place.
• There will be two formal Assessment points in terms 3 and 6, These will be supported by Progress Reviews in terms 1, 2, 4 and 5.
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NQT's who started their induction pre Sept 2021
ECTs who, on 1 September 2021, had started but not completed their induction, hereafter referred to as ‘the pre-September 2021 cohort’ have until 1 September 2023 to complete induction within three terms.
Where possible, schools should have regard to this amended statutory guidance in relation to ECTs who began their statutory induction before 1 September 2021. For example, where possible these ECTs should have an ECF-based induction and a mentor for the remainder of their one-year induction. This is to be decided by the headteacher and appropriate body given what is most appropriate in the circumstances and considering what proportion of the induction period remains to be served.
After 1st September 2023, when the transition period ends, all ECTs will be required to complete a two-year induction period. These ECTs should not restart induction, but rather complete what remains of a two-year induction. It is expected that they will be able to access ECF support and entitlements for the remainder of their induction.
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