Last reviewed on 11 May 2023
Statutory/mandatory for: Maintained schools Academies Free schools Independent schools Pupil referral units

Download and adapt our model policy for early career teacher (ECT) induction. Refer to our newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction model policy for those who started induction before 1 September 2021.

Download our ECT induction model policy

It's:

  • Designed for you to adapt to suit your school's context
  • In line with good practice and requirements that schools offer an early career framework (ECF)-based induction programme
  • For new teachers beginning their induction on or after 1 September 2021
  • Approved by Forbes Solicitors

Download our NQT induction model policy (for those who started induction before 1 September 2021 Model policy: NQT induction It's: Designed for you to adapt to suit your school's context In line with relevant requirements and good practice For new teachers who started their induction before 1 September 2021 Approved by Forbes Solicitors 'Transitional ECTs' NQTs who started their induction but didn't finish it before 1 September 2021: Have until 1 September 2023 to complete induction within 3 terms, as outlined in the previous statutory guidance on NQT induction Should continue to refer to the previous statutory guidance However, during this transition period, where possible, you should also offer them an induction: Based