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Early Career Development Programme
The BTSA is working in partnership with Best Practice Network to deliver the Early Career Framework for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in the first two years of their profession. This DfE-funded programme is open to all schools with early career teachers starting in September.
Schools need to register their ECT and Mentor details through the DfE online service. The new DfE online service will open week commencing 3rd July 2023 - please see tab: Register your School for further details.
The Early Career Framework (ECF) reforms aim to lay a strong foundation for every new teacher through evidence-based professional development and support that will ensure they feel confident, in control and excited about their new teaching career.
What is the Early Career Development Programme?
From September 2021, the government has been funding an entitlement for all early career teachers in England to access high-quality professional development at the start of their career with a view to greater teacher support and retention. New teachers receive developmental support and training over 2 years instead of one, underpinned by the DfE’s Early Career Framework reforms.
Early Career Development Programme
Designed in close partnership with teachers, headteachers, academics, the Chartered College of Teaching and the Education Endowment Foundation, the ECF underpins what all early career teachers should be entitled to learn based on expert guidance and the best available research evidence. Best Practice Network facilitate the provision of this knowledge through their Early Career Development Programme and work with delivery partners to deliver the programme nationwide.
For full details of BPN ECF Framework, please view: Early Career Development Programme
or pdf. copy of their Early Career Framework brochure: BTSA ECF Programme brochure
How much does the Early Career Development Programme cost?
The programme is funded by the DfE and freely available for all state-maintained academies and schools in England.
What does the funding provide for?
The DfE funding provides for the full 2-year induction of an early career teacher and for an in-school mentor.
Should you require further details regarding ECF delivery within our area, please email Denise Mair, BTSA Manager denise.btsa@kingston.essex.sch.uk and she will be very happy to provide additional information and support.
