ECT Registration
1. There are two separate sign-up processes for AB and for the ECF programme. Unless both are completed by schools, ECTs will not be registered.
2. All ECTs must be registered with an Appropriate Body (AB) in order to complete statutory induction. This is done on ECT Manager.
3. All ECTs must complete a 2-year induction that is based on the Early Career Framework. Registration for the ECF programme is done through the DfE portal.
If you register your ECT with the Arthur Terry TSH, North Birmingham for both AB and for our ECF full induction programme, all of your ECT services will be in one place. This will also simplify the registration process. You will have one point of contact within the TSH team who will be able to respond rapidly to your queries and support you through the registration process on ECT manager and the DfE portal.
AB and ECF Registrations for ECTs starting in your school in April 2025 are open now.
Step 1 – All schools
Time Frame: ASAP
Please complete the expression of interest form, or the existing partners form which asks whether you intend to use the Arthur Terry TSH, North Birmingham to provide your Early Career Framework and / or Appropriate Body provision during the 24-25 academic year. Once you have completed this, the team will be able to signpost you to each stage of the registration process.
Step 2 – Schools with ECTs joining them in April
Time Frame: ASAP
Attend one of the Arthur Terry TSH ECT briefings for Induction Tutors. The TSH ECT team will be running two briefings:
- 27th of March 3:45-4:45 – Induction Tutor Drop In – This session is for new Induction Tutors and will provide comprehensive training on the registration process and the role of the Induction Tutor.
OR
- 10th of April 3:45-4:45 – Induction Tutor Development Forum – this session is for experienced Induction Tutors and will explore the changes in the process and factors to consider as we move into the fourth year of the ECF programme.
More sessions will be added during the summer term – please check our dedicated Induction Tutor page for further opportunities.
You can sign up for one of these briefings on the expression of interest form. Zoom meeting link for all Induction Tutor training dates: https://zoom.us/j/92134618583
Step 4 – Schools with ECTs joining them in April
Time Frame: By Monday 28th of April
All ECTs must be registered with an Appropriate Body by Monday 28th of April . Once you have the full details of your ECTs, and the name of the mentors, you can register them with us on ECT manager. Please be aware that Local Authorities (including Services for Education) ceased trading from September 2024 so all ECTs must be transferred to a TSH AB.
Step 5 – Schools with ECTs joining them in April
Time Frame: ASAP
The DfE registration portal is open. Please register your ECTs to ensure they have access to the ECF before they start on Monday 28th April 2025.
Your ECTs must be registered on both ECT Manager and the DfE portal to be eligible to start their Induction Period.
Please get in touch with any questions by e-mailing ect@atlp.org.uk
