You’ve Chosen Your Option, What Next?

You’ve chosen ‘Full Induction programme’

The next steps are as follows:

  • The easiest way to sign up to a provider-led programme is to contact us
  • Schools can also contact lead providers, or other known delivery partners, directly – they will talk you through how to access this support for your early career teachers and mentors
  • If your school has decided to use a DfE-funded provider, you will need to set up your programme using the DfE’s online service

You’ve chosen ‘Core Induction programme’

The next steps are as follows:

  • Review the published materials and choose a core induction programme that suits the needs of your school
  • Schools which choose to deliver their own induction programmes, using DfE-accredited materials, will need to provide information to their Appropriate Body to demonstrate that their programme is ECF-based and meets statutory requirements: schools should contact their Appropriate Body for further details of what evidence will be required in the summer term
  • If your school has decided to use a core induction programme, you will need to use DfE’s online service to set up and access your induction programme training

You’ve chosen ‘School DIY programme’

The next steps are as follows:

  • Schools design a 2-year programme of support and training that covers every ‘learn that’ and ‘learn how to’ statement in the ECF
  • Schools which choose to deliver their own induction programmes, using the ECF, will need to provide information to their Appropriate Body to demonstrate their programme is ECF-based and meets statutory requirements: schools should contact their appropriate body for further details of what evidence will be required in the summer term
  • Schools which choose this route will not need to use DfE’s online service to manage their induction