Early Career Teachers and the ECF
- Induction period of 2 school years (6 terms)
- Entitlement to a 2 year training and support programme based on the ECF
- 10% reduction in timetable received in the first year of induction and 5% reduction in second year. This time should be in addition to PPA and should be used to specifically enable ECTs to undertake activities in their induction programme
- Each ECT will be supported by an assigned mentor. The role of the Mentor is key and is a separate role to that of Induction Tutor
- 2 Formal assessment points, one at mid-point (the end of term three) and end point (the end of term 6). These are supported with by regular progress reviews to monitor progress. These reviews will take place in each term where a formal assessment is not scheduled.
How is the ECF be delivered? Summit Learning Trust will be utilising the Funded Provider-Led Programme offered by Teach First The ECF is designed to provide a minimum entitlement to support, the content was similar across the board and based around the 5 key principles of behaviour, pedagogy, curriculum, professional behaviours and assessment. This programme is funded by the Department for Education.
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Teach First |
Aims of programme |
Weekly sessions Informed by best practice. Online study materials. Reflective practitioners. Considering what you are doing well and what you can do to improve. Unravel the ‘magic’ through observation. Sustainable career. Reflect, gain and apply. Workload and well-being.
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Early Career Teachers |
6 modules per year. 4.5 hours per half term of self-guided study. Timings, research, videos. How can you create an effective learning environment? How do pupils learn? What makes classroom practice effective? How can you use assessment and feedback to greatest effect? How can you support all pupils to succeed? How to design a coherent curriculum. |
How will the ECT be assessed?
The ECF is not and should be used as an assessment tool. The ECF is a professional learning entitlement.
The end of an ECTs induction period will continue to be marked by a decision as to whether the teacher’s performance against the Teachers’ Standards is satisfactory.
Ark Teaching School Hub are the nominated Appropriate Body for Summit’s ECTs and will be responsible for the Quality Assurance and oversight of the 2 Formal Assessment points, in collaboration with the Director of the PLI and the Induction Tutors in each academy.
- The formal assessment will be carried out by the Principal or Induction.
- The mentor should not carry out the formal assessment unless acting as the Induction Tutor.
- The formal assessments should be carried out in Term 3 (end of the first year) and Term 6 (end of the second year).
- The process should be based on clear and transparent evidence and copies provided to the ECT and AB.
- There is no need for any new evidence to be created.
- The assessment links to the Teachers’ Standards and not the ECF.
In addition to the ECF entitlement, the Professional Learning Institute also offers a programme for both Year 1 and Year 2 ECTs. This programme allows the ECTs to come together and collaborate in cross phase/cross academy groups and establish important support networks and a community of practice.
September: Welcome and understanding the year ahead
Half Term Two: Developing Practice
Half Term Three: Lesson Visits and Feedback
Half Term Four: Coaching Conversations
Half Term Five: Developing Practice
Half Term Six: Looking back and looking forward