Appropriate Body

London South Teaching School Hub is an Appropriate Body for Early Career Teachers based in Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We offer three different levels of Appropriate Body Service.

All schools that offer statutory induction are required to register their ECTs with an Appropriate Body. This service is separate to the Early Career Framework programme they are completing. Induction Tutors should register each new ECT with London South's Appropriate Body Service on ECT Manager.

For guidance on how to register your ECTs on ECT Manager, follow this link.

Programme costings 2025-26

Appropriate Body - Option 1

The school uses London South’s ECT training programme which is delivered in partnership with UCL. The school will register their ECTs with London South's AB service – the DfE funded provider route.

This service includes:

  • Access to ECT Manager through LSTSH to submit progress reviews and assessments
  • Registration of ECTs with the TRA
  • Reviewing and authorising of progress reviews and assessment reports over 2 years
  • Access to the ECT Manager help desk
  • Additional support and advice for ECTs not meeting the Teacher Induction Standards including school visits.

£400 per ECT covering the 2 year induction.

London South TSH invoices for the full induction fee in the Autumn term.

Appropriate Body - Option 2

The school is responsible for designing and delivering its own ECT induction programme. It must still meet the DfE’s statutory requirements for the ITTECF. The school is accountable for ensuring fidelity to the framework and for quality assurance (this is monitored through Ofsted and Appropriate Body).

A one off fee of £1500 per school plus £400 per ECT covering the 2 year induction.

Annual re-accreditation fee: £500

London South TSH invoices for the full induction fee in the Autumn term.

Appropriate Body - Option 3 and 4

School Led - Partial

The school delivers its own ECT induction programme while drawing on selected lead provider materials. It must still meet the DfE’s statutory requirements for the ITTECF. The school is accountable for demonstrating that any adaptations or supplements retain fidelity to the framework. This is monitored by the Appropriate Body.

A one off fee of £1,500 per school plus £400 per ECT covering the 2 year induction.

Annual re-accreditation fee: £500

School Led - Full

The school delivers the ECT induction programme exactly as set out by the lead provider. It must still meet the DfE’s statutory requirements for the ITTECF. The school is accountable for ensuring the programme is implemented with fidelity. This is monitored by the Appropriate Body.

A one off fee of £800 per school plus £400 per ECT covering the 2 year induction.

Annual re-accreditation fee: £250

London South TSH invoices for the full induction fee in the Autumn term.

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