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The DfE announced that the ECF programme will be known as the Early Career Teacher Entitlement from September 2025.

Teach First ECTE provision is now open to all new Y1 ECTs and ECMs registering with BTSA for September 2026. ECTs (Early Career Teachers) will complete a two-year development programme, with ECMs (Early Career Mentors) completing a one-year programme whilst supporting their ECTs.

All mentors who have completed training with any ECTE lead provider previously will be classed as 'trained mentors', and do not need to complete mentor training again. Teach First will provide them with resources so that they can effectively support ECTs through their programme, including a trained mentor handbook, and they do not have to attend seminars or complete self-study again (unless they wish to do so).

Teach First Y1 ECT Seminar Schedule 2026/27

Term 1

  • 21/09/26 9.30am-3.30pm Y1 ECT Welcome Conference F2F at The Appleton School

  • 06/10/26 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 1 Seminar 2 online via zoom

  • 03/11/26 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 2 Seminar 1 online via zoom

  • 30/11/26 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 2 Seminar 2 online via zoom

Term 2

  • 12/01/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 3 Seminar 1 online via zoom

  • 08/02/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 3 Seminar 2 online via zoom

  • 23/02/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 4 Seminar 1 online via zoom

  • 08/03/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 4 Seminar 2 online via zoom

Term 3

  • 20/04/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 5 Seminar 1 online via zoom

  • 10/05/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 5 Seminar 2 online via zoom

  • 08/06/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 6 Seminar 1 online via zoom

  • 05/07/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Module 6 Seminar 2 online via zoom

Subject Specific Y2 ECT Seminar Schedule 2026/27

All Y2 ECTs will receive details of their individual subject specific seminars for 2026/27 directly.

Should you have any questions or be unable to attend, please contact Denise Mair via denise.btsa@kingston.essex.sch.uk

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BTSA work in partnership with ECTE provider Teach First to deliver local ECT and ECM provision. BTSA’s ECTE delivery provides both a networking and training opportunity for Early Career Teachers in local schools in South Essex and Southend-on-Sea.  

BTSA chose to work with ECTE provider Teach First as they offer schools a flexible and comprehensive ECTE programme, which aligns well with our own ITT programme, to engage and develop ECTs. BTSA were especially impressed with the ‘Core’ and ‘Stretch’ elements of their programme, offering ECTs the option of pursuing the core module or a more developed stretch module following an evaluation of the training topic. Teach First also provide more subject specific and phase focused training (including Early Years) and additional optional SEND and Leadership training to support professional development and career progression.

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Teach First Y1 ECM Seminar Schedule 2025/26

Term 1

  • 15/09/26 9.30am-3.30pm Y1 ECM Welcome Conference F2F at The Appleton School

  • 03/11/26 3.30pm-5.00pm Seminar 1 online via zoom

  • 08/12/26 3.30pm-5.00pm Seminar 2 online via zoom

Term 2

  • 02/03/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Seminar 3 online via zoom

Term 3

  • 27/04/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Seminar 4 online via zoom

  • 08/06/27 3.30pm-5.00pm Seminar 5 online via zoom