Early Career Framework (ECF) 

The Early Career Framework (ECF) underpins an entitlement to a fully-funded, two-year package of structured training and support for early career teachers linked to the best available research evidence. The package of reforms will ensure new teachers have dedicated time set aside to focus on their development. The ECF builds on high-quality Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and become the cornerstone of a successful early career in teaching.

At the Diverse Association for Professional Learning, we know that teachers in the first years of their career require high quality, structured support in order to begin the journey towards becoming an expert. During induction, it is essential that early career teachers are able to develop the knowledge, practices and working habits that set them up for a fulfilling and successful career in teaching. Research shows that teachers that are given mentorship are more likely to stay on the profession. The now firmly established Early Career Framework certainly provides a robust, supportive start.

 

Our programme

For our two-year induction journey, we are working with Redhill Teaching Hub and Education Development Trust (EDT) to deliver a high-quality package for both early career teachers and mentors. This is a real step change and a great new entitlement to enhance their first years as a new teacher.  The mentor is rightly at the heart of developments, with some superb bespoke training and their own programme which runs alongside the early career teacher programme.

Feedback has shown that early career teachers find these sessions with their mentor the best and most impactful part of this training.

What do early career teachers gain?

  • Specific examples of what expert teaching looks like
  • The ability to easily connect theory to classroom practice
  • Improved job satisfaction, confidence, knowledge and skills

What will your mentors gain?

  • Tailored guidance according to phase, context and prior experience
  • The ability to use instructional coaching for maximum effect
  • Specific examples of what expert mentoring looks like

How to book
Email association@diverse-ac.org.uk

 

Delivered by: Diverse Association for Professional Learning on behalf of Educational Development Trust and Redhill Teaching Hub.

Register your interest: association@diverse-ac.org.uk