ECT induction policy: model and examples

Download and adapt our model policy for early career teacher (ECT) induction.

Updated
on 18 June 2026
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Contents
  1. Your requirements
  2. Download our ECT induction model policy
  3. See examples of ECT induction policies from schools

Your requirements

The statutory guidance on ECT induction doesn't say that you need a specific policy, but you must make sure that you're compliant with other requirements. Use our ECT induction checklist to help you.

ECT induction is not included in the list of statutory policies published in the governance guide for maintained schools.

Download our ECT induction model policy

Model policy: ECT induction (schools) DOCX, 852.8 KB
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Our policy was developed in consultation with the union NAHT and it's:

See examples of ECT induction policies from schools

Please note: these examples may not yet be up to date with the latest guidance.

Kilmorie Primary School in Lewisham has an early career teacher policy with information on how ECT performance will be assessed 

Kings Langley School in Hertfordshire has an early career teacher policy with information on induction for part-time ECTs