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ECF - Register Your School

DfE REGISTRATION SERVICE FOR EARLY CAREER TEACHERS AND MENTORS

DfE online portal

Schools are required to register ECT and ECM starters on the DfE portal and select both an Early Career Framework provider and Appropriate Body to support their early career teacher. 

Schools wishing to join BTSA ECT/ECM cohorts

The BTSA is working in partnership with Best Practice Network to deliver the Early Career Framework. Best Practice Network was rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted for their Early Career Framework programme and provision in May 2023.

To  ensure access to BTSA local ECF training, please select Best Practice Network from the list of ECF providers and schools will then be allocated to their local delivery partners. 


How do I register my ECT and ECM for the Early Career Induction Programme?

To access local BTSA delivery of the ECF programme through Best Practice Network, please follow these steps to register Induction Tutors, Early Career Teachers and Mentors:

Before you start, please ensure that you have your school's Unique Reference Number (URN) and the names, Teacher Reference Numbers (TRN) and personal details such as date of birth and email address for the ECTs, ECMs and Induction Tutors you will be registering. 

STEP 1

Schools are required to register their chosen ECF Induction Tutor, who will monitor and support your early career teachers. Please select the button below to visit gov.uk DfE ECF portal:

STEP 2

Schools are then asked to nominate an Appropriate Body and a Lead Provider to deliver the Early Career Framework programme. 

Appropriate Body
Appropriate Bodies quality assure the induction of early career teachers. DfE guidance encourages schools to choose their local teaching school hub for appropriate body services unless they have specific reasons to go elsewhere. For further information and to find your nearest Appropriate Body, please select the link below:

Gov.uk - Find an Appropriate Body

STEP 3

Schools are then asked to nominate a Lead Provider to deliver the Early Career Framework programme. 

Lead Provider for Early Career Framework programme
The DfE has accredited six Lead providers to deliver the ECF progamme. Lead providers work with delivery partners, such as BTSA, to deliver local training directly to early career teachers and mentors.

Schools wishing to join BTSA ECT/ECM cohorts

The BTSA works in partnership with Best Practice Network to deliver the Early Career Framework. Best Practice Network was rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted for their Early Career Framework programme and provision in May 2023.

To  ensure access to BTSA local ECF training, please select Best Practice Network from the list of ECF providers and schools will then be allocated to local delivery partners. 

Training is fully funded by DfE, so there is no cost for eligible schools. For further information on funding, please select the link below:

Gov.uk - Guidance on funding and eligibility for ECF based training

(Schools may also choose to deliver their own ECF training using DfE-accredited materials, or design and deliver their own 2-year training programme - schools will need to talk with their Appropriate Body for advice if they select these options).

STEP 4

Once schools have selected a new Lead Provider to deliver the Early Career Framework programme (or chosen to move provider), they will be sent a school registration form to capture additional information (please ensure you select BTSA from the list of delivery partners to access our local provision). The button below will take you directly to Best Practice Network School Registration Form:

For further information on Best Practice Network's Early Career Framework programme, please select the link below:

Best Practice Network - Early Career Framework Support

Things to note

  • Schools already working with Best Practice Network do not need to re-register with BPN (only new schools or those changing provider).
  • Schools do not need to re-register ECTs and ECMs moving into the second year of their ECF programme.

Upon completion of the registration form, ECTs/ECMs will be sent a welcome pack which will include preparatory information about the ECF programme, their ECT/ECM Handbook as well as a list of links to register themselves for the Induction Conferences.

DfE ‘Check Data’ for ECTs and ECMs
The DfE has advised that schools can check the data held about their early career teachers and mentors via this link:
DfE Check Data Service - ECTs and ECMs

For further details on Best Practice Network Early Career Development programme, please view the brochure below: 
Early Career Framework brochure

For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit BPN’s ECF - frequently asked questions or email their ECF participant support team at ecf@bestpracticenet.co.uk

Should you require further details regarding ECF delivery within our area or support with registering your ECT/ECM, please email Denise Mair, BTSA Manager denise.btsa@kingston.essex.sch.uk who will be very happy to provide additional information and support.