Non-standard Induction Routes

Reduced Induction

If an ECT has extensive prior experience of teaching whole-classes to the Teachers’ Standards prior to gaining QTS (eg teaching as an unqualified teacher or teaching in the independent sector), the Appropriate Body has discretion to reduce the length of the induction period to a minimum of one term to recognise this experience. Schools should contact Paula Casey (paula@astra-alliance.com) prior to the ECT starting induction to enquire about this option. Astra's Request to Reduce ECT Induction policy can be found here.

Part-time Induction

ECTs serving induction on a part-time basis may, on completion of a period covering but not equivalent to two full years, be able to have their induction period reduced. It is for the Appropriate Body to consider whether to grant a reduction and bring forward the final assessment point. Schools should contact Paula Casey (paula@astra-alliance.com) to enquire about this option. Astra's Part-time ECT policy can be found here. 

Moving schools part way through Induction

If an ECT joins your school part-way through their induction period, the school should obtain copies of previous Progress Reviews and Formal Assessments completed for the ECT (Astra Appropriate Body will also request copies of these). The school will need to register the ECT as they would with a new ECT. 

If an ECT leaves your school part-way through their induction period an interim assessment will need to be completed by the school before the ECT leaves their post to ensure the ECT's progress and performance since the last formal assessment is captured. The school will also need to ensure they have updated the DfE's 'Manage Training for ECTs' online service.

Teachers trained outside England

From February 2023 the DfE will be introducing a new professional recognition service to allow a fairer approach to awarding QTS to teachers from overseas and determining if ECT induction is required, please check the DfE website for further information on this.