Full Induction Programme (Appropriate Body with ECF)

The Early Career Framework (ECF) reforms created a step change in support for early career teachers, providing a funded entitlement to a structured two-year package of high-quality professional development.

Our ‘Full Early Career Induction Programme’ incorporates both our Appropriate Body service and Early Career Framework full induction programme (FIP) - £185 pa

We would recommend this package as it offers the best value for money and is designed around teacher workload. However, all schools are able to choose their own approach irrespective of working with us as the appropriate body.

If you choose to sign up for our full induction programme then this offer has not only got the biggest financial benefit to schools but will also lower staff workload with SFET Teaching School Hub coordinating all elements of induction, assessment and training.

We currently support over 800 ECTs and in both primary and secondary schools across Hampshire and Surrey, with more schools joining every year due to our workload friendly programme and focus on efficient use of time for greatest impact on the ECT’s progress and attainment. Our primary and secondary programmes run separately to ensure phase specific training and support.

“The ECF is a game changer in terms early career retention and teacher quality. It represents the most significant reform to teaching in a generation. It embeds a funded entitlement to training and guarantees all early career teachers access to a shared understanding of the best available evidence - akin to the highest performing systems internationally”

Professor Samantha Twiselton, OBE

What does our 'Full Early Career Induction Programme' consist of?

Our ‘Full Early Career Induction Programme’ incorporates both our Appropriate Body service and Early Career Framework full induction programme (FIP) - £185 pa

Early Career Framework

Early Career Framework training for mentors, SLT induction leads and early career teachers (ECTs)
Online learning platform - a treasure trove of resources, videos, exemplification of practice
Self-study materials for early career teachers
Regional expert facilitators - representing outstanding practice from schools across Hampshire and Surrey
National experts write, shape and present modules
Primary and secondary delivery teams
Regional networks for ECTs and their mentors - led by schools across the counties (phase and subject specific)

Appropriate Body

Registration of your ECTs (previously called NQTs) with the Teacher Regulation Agency (TRA)
Primary and secondary delivery teams
Training on assessment processes and induction
Providing simple and school friendly assessment tools for school induction tutors to use
Monitoring assessment and progress of ECTs
Providing support and guidance as necessary -a dedicated team and administrator who will respond on the same day where possible
Providing advice and guidance regarding the Early Career Framework aspect of induction
ECT Manager (paperless management system)
Regional networks for ECTs and their mentors - led by schools across the counties (phase and subject specific)
Quality assurance - making sure that we are offering the highest possible service
Access to wealth of training and resources

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What are the benefits?

Our dedicated delivery and administrative team are on hand all year to respond to any questions you may have.

We understand the induction reforms in their entirety and are well-placed to ensure that your school has everything that it needs.

Our team include primary and secondary practitioners and leaders who understand the demands on staff workload at all levels of the organisation. Training dates and times are carefully considered and resources available online for access at any point.

Streamlined and efficient approach.

No fidelity checks required (schools opting for the core induction or school based programmes will be required to undergo fidelity and quality assurance checks to ensure that the early career teacher entitlement is met in full).

We train over 170 new teachers each year across Hampshire and Surrey and understand their needs as they progress into their first teaching position.

Our team sit on several national advisory bodies (including the Teaching School Hub Council and national ITT Advisory Group) ensuring that the region has a voice at the highest level.

The full induction programme (FIP) is fully funded by the Department for Education. There are no costs to school for the training provided over two years - an incredible offer.

How our Appropriate Body and Early Career Framework programmes fit together

It is important to consider the programmes as a whole. You can download our 'at a glance' overview sheets at the bottom of this page or by clicking on the screenshots below. You will be able to see how the programmes fit together.

DfE funding for ECF-based training

The full induction programme (FIP) is fully funded by the Department for Education

There are no costs incurred by the school for the training provided over two years which is an incredible offer. The only charge paid by the school is for our Appropriate Body services which comes to £185p/a.

The DfE supports state funded schools with additional funding for ECF-based training. This is paid directly to schools and covers:

Year 1 funding for ECF-based training

Schools receive their core funding through the dedicated schools grant (DSG). The DfE calculate this using the national funding formula (NFF). This funding is primarily based on pupil numbers and characteristics and is allocated by the local authority.

Funding is not ‘earmarked’ for statutory induction. It’s up to headteachers to manage the funding they receive.

Headteachers should use core funding to cover the cost of 10% off timetable for ECTs in year 1 of induction.

Year 2 funding for ECF-based training

DfE pay this funding directly to schools in the summer of year 2. It covers the cost of giving each ECT:

5% off timetable for early career teachers (ECTs) in year 2 of induction, for induction activities including ECF-based training and mentor sessions
a dedicated mentor for each ECT, based on 20 hours of mentoring in year 2 of induction *

We calculate funding using the average hourly rate for mentors and early career teachers, split by region.

Backfill payments for mentor training (issued July 2022)

In July 2022 the DfE issued a separate guidance document on backfill payments for time off timetable for ECF mentor training.

Schools using SFET to deliver the early career framework (ECF) mentor training will receive backfill payments from the DfE to cover 36 hours of mentor time off-timetable for training per mentor, over two years. This funding will be made in arrears over 2 payments. The first payment will be made in the summer of year 1, following commencement of ECF mentor training, covering 18 hours of mentor time off-timetable for training. The second payment for the remaining 18 hours of mentor time off-timetable will be made in the summer of year 2 where there has been sustained engagement with the mentor training.

Full Funding and eligibility for ECF-based training guidance can be read here.

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