Training and Induction of New Early Career Teachers – Important Changes from September 2025
You may be aware that the Department for Education (DfE) has recently published updated guidance to reflect changes made to the training and support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) starting from September 2025. Full details can be found at Early career teacher entitlement (ECTE) support - GOV.UK The changes are summarised below: The term Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) replaces ECF-based training and induction All new ECT training programmes will be based on the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF) replacing the Early Career Framework (ECF) Mentor training requirement has been reduced from 2 years to 1 year…