ECTs 2021-22

What is the Early Career Framework?

The Early Career Framework (ECF) is a two year package of professional development, designed to help you transition from your Initial Teaching Training into your first teaching position.

What will I be learning about?

The Early Career Framework builds on the knowledge and skills you developed during your Initial Teacher Training. All of the materials are accredited by the DfE and endorsed by the Education Endowment Foundation.

They cover areas including:

Behaviour management
Pedagogy
Curriculum
Assessment
Professional behaviours

More information can also be found in the ECT Welcome pack.

ECT Welcome Pack 2021-22 Download

What will I be doing each week?

Over the two years of the Early Career Professional Development Programme, you will work through 12 Blocks, one per half term. Each Block has been designed based on international best practice of effective professional development and includes:

Self-Directed Study Materials: Interactive self-study materials which explain the research behind the Early Career Framework and exemplifications of what this looks like in the classroom. There is also protected time in Year 1 as part of the self-directed study to observe colleagues and to be observed.
Mentor Sessions: One-to-one sessions to help you translate the research into your own practice and reflect on your learning and development.
Training Sessions: Group sessions, delivered face-to-face, to explore the Early Career Framework with your peers. These sessions will be facilitated by an expert practitioner who will extend your thinking and support your planning by sharing practical applications of the research in your classroom.

How do I access the online platform?

All of the content for your self-study sessions and your weekly mentor meetings can be found by visiting ECF: DP Dashboard (eddevtrust.com).

If you haven’t received your user name and password for this site please e-mail ecf@educationdevelopmenttrust.com with your name, e-mail address, school name and URN.

When will the face to face events take place?

ECTs and mentors have been split into 6 groups based on phase and geographic location. If you are unsure which group you are in, please ask your induction tutor in your school.

Session dates and times

Group 1	Venue: The Arthur Terry School Dates & times:
Mentor Small Group Session	Thursday 30th September 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Mentor Regional Training Day	Tuesday 1st February 2022 (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 1	Thursday 14th October 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
ECT Regional Training Day	Tuesday 18th January 2022, 9:15am to 3pm (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 2	Thursday 28th April 2022, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Group 2	Venue: The Arthur Terry School Dates & times:
Mentor Small Group Session	Tuesday 5th October 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Mentor Regional Training Day	Tuesday 1st February 2022 (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 1	Tuesday 19th October 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
ECT Regional Training Day	Tuesday 18th January 2022, 9:15am to 3pm (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 2	Tuesday 10th May 2022, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Group 3	Venue: Heathfield Primary School Dates & times:
Mentor Small Group Session	Tuesday 28th September 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Mentor Regional Training Day	Tuesday 1st February 2022 (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 1	Tuesday 5th October 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
ECT Regional Training Day	Tuesday 27th January 2022, 9:15am to 3pm (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 2	Tuesday 26th April 2022, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Group 4	Venue: Stockland Green School Dates & times:
Mentor Small Group Session	Tuesday 7th October 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Mentor Regional Training Day	Tuesday 1st February 2022 (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 1	Thursday 21st October 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
ECT Regional Training Day	Thursday 27th January 2022, 9:15am to 3pm (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 2	Thursday 12th May 2022, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Group 5	Venue: The Chris Bryant Centre – YMCA, Erdington Dates & times:
Mentor Small Group Session	Wednesday 13th October 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Mentor Regional Training Day	Tuesday 1st February 2022 (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 1	Wednesday 3rd November 2021, 9:30am to 12:30pm
ECT Regional Training Day	Tuesday 18th January 2022, 9:15am to 3pm (Virtual) or Thursday 27th January 2022, 9:15am to 3pm (Virtual)
ECT Small Group Session 2	Wednesday 18th May 2022, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Group 6	Venue: Wilson Stuart School Dates & times:
Specialist Setting ECT event	Thursday 28th April 2022, 9:30am to 12pm. Registration from 8.30a.m. Please bring your DBS certificate with you.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Registered Office: The Arthur Terry School, Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

Tel: 0121 323 1134

CEO Richard Gill CBE NPQH, NLE, FRSA

Company Number 07730920.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is committed to keeping our students safe, both in school and the wider community. As part of our safeguarding arrangements, we have a two-way information sharing agreement in place with the local police authority. The agreement is compliant with Crime & Disorder Act 1998 (s.115) and Data Protection Act 1998(s.29.3; s.35.2.), and focuses on preventing young people from becoming involved or further involved in crime and anti-social behaviour as a victim or offender.

If you have any queries about the partnership policy, please contact Mrs S Bailey, ATLP Safeguarding Lead.