ECT Induction Guide

ECT Induction Guide | Fully Editable Year 1 & 2 Programme | Weekly Activities, Reflections & Self-Assessment
This comprehensive Early Career Teacher (ECT) Induction Guide provides a complete, fully editable two-year programme aligned with the Early Career Framework (ECF) and Teachers’ Standards in England. Perfect for mentors, induction tutors, and ECTs themselves, this resource offers a structured, week-by-week approach designed to support teacher development, reflection, and retention.
⭐ Key Features:
Covers the full 2-year ECT induction period, including statutory expectations and best practice guidance
39 weekly modules for Year 1 and a full suite of sessions for Year 2
Mentor and ECT activities mapped to ECF strands (Standards 1–8) and Teachers’ Standards
Weekly guided reflection prompts and academic references
Practical activities including lesson observations, co-planning, assessment strategies, SEND support, and more
Printable and editable ECF Self-Assessment Trackers
Includes development action plan templates and progress review prompts
Evidence-informed and grounded in leading academic research (e.g. Wiliam, Rosenshine, Myatt, Quigley)
📘 Ideal for:
Induction tutors overseeing ECTs
Mentors supporting ECT professional development
ECTs seeking structured guidance and reflective tools
Schools delivering their own ECF-based programmes
Whether you're a school using the DfE-funded provider route or a school-led programme, this guide ensures ECTs are supported with depth, clarity, and rigour—while reducing workload for mentors.
📎 Provided as a fully editable Word document.