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ECTs (Early Career Teachers) and NQTs (Newly Qualified Teachers)

ECTs (Early Career Teachers)

Introduced from September 2021, the early career framework (ECF) reforms will create a step change in support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs), providing a funded entitlement to a structured 2-year package of high-quality professional development. The reforms are part of the government’s teacher recruitment and retention strategy, which aims to improve the training and development opportunities available to teachers.


NQTs (Newly Qualified Teachers)

For newly qualified teachers who commenced induction prior to September 2021, NQT induction remains a period of one year.

Appropriate Body »

Information on the requirement for there to be an Appropriate Body and Shropshire LA's fees.

Training »

Forthcoming courses specifically for ECTs and NQTs

Links »

Links to external websites relating to ECTs and NQTs

ECT Steps to Completion »

For ECTs commencing induction from September 2021 onwards, this explains the timeline from registration of ECTs until return of the Final Assessment Form

ECT Documents »

For ECTs commencing induction from September 2021 onwards, this is a library of all the documents you will need during the 2 year induction. Including registration forms, assessments and progress trackers.

NQT Steps to Completion »

For NQTs who commenced induction prior to September 2021, this explains the timeline from registration of NQTs until return of the Final Assessment Form

NQT Documents »

For NQTs who commenced induction prior to September 2021, this is a library of all the documents you will need during the Induction year. Including registration forms, assessments, standards and guidance.