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The Early Career Framework (ECF) is designed to ensure that all Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are given the opportunity to focus and build on their knowledge and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) practice, in areas that will have the biggest impact in the classroom.

The ECF supports development in 5 core areas:

  1. behaviour management
  2. pedagogy
  3. curriculum
  4. assessment
  5. professional behaviours

and underpins an entitlement to training and support for ECTs.   It is not an additional assessment tool and the Department for Education have committed to the following:

  • The ECF guarantees 10% timetable reduction for early career teachers in the first year of their induction and 5% in the second year.  
  • High quality and freely available training programmes and materials.
  • Funded time for mentors to support early career teachers and funded training for mentors.

The standard ECF induction lasts for the full-time equivalent of 6 terms (2 full school years). Under exceptional circumstances this can be reduced to take into consideration previous experience and may be extended if necessary, e.g. to allow for further evidence of meeting the necessary standards. 

ECTs following the funded ‘Full Induction’ route, should be registered with an Early Career Framework provider and an 'Appropriate Body' (AB). The Appropriate Body is responsible for supporting the ECT, reviewing performance throughout their induction and 'signing off' the ECT, at the end of the induction period.

The ECT's school must appoint a Mentor and Induction Tutor to provide support, ensure the ECT receives the timetable reduction and mentor support they are entitled to and that the necessary assessments are completed and submitted to the AB, within the required timescales.

Careful consideration should be given to the selection of the mentor and tutor, ensuring they have the necessary skills/experience and will be in a position to dedicate the time required, during the two years of the induction.

If you have a query about any aspect of the Early Career Framework, email us at rainbowhub@remat.org.uk

Click here to Register for the ECF Programme: