The term ‘early career teacher entitlement’ replaces ‘ECF-based training and induction’ from September 2025.
The Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) Includes
- a training programme for ECTs based on the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF)
- mentor support for ECTs
- a training programme for new mentors (if the school uses a DfE funded lead provider)
- time off timetable for ECTs and mentors
- regular progress reviews and 2 formal assessments for ECTs against the Teachers’ Standards (Statutory Induction)