Induction & Training Programme.

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Induction & Training

We are delighted to partner with UCL from September 2023 to offer a Full Induction Training (FIP) programme to schools in Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. Delivered as nine modules across two years, the training is a key part of setting ECTs up for future success in teaching.

       
Year 1
Year 2
Year 1
Year 2
Mentoring
Every week
Every fortnight
Every week
Each fortnight
Induction
6 hours face to face training
6 hours face to face training
6 hours face to face training
6 hours face to face training
Self-Directed
Learning
4.5 hours per half term
1 hour per half term
1.5 hours per half term
1.5 hours per half term
Seminars
12 x 90 minute seminars (two per half term)
6 x 90 minute seminars (one per half term) 6 opportunities to observe experts
6 x 80 minute seminars (one per half term)
6 x 80 minute seminars (one per half term)
               
Early Career Teacher
       
Year 1
Year 2
Mentoring
Each week
Each fortnight
Induction
6 hours face to face
6 hours face to face
Self-Directed
Learning
4.5 hours per half term
1 hour per half term
Seminars
12 x 80 minute seminars (two per half term)
6 x 90 minute seminars (one per half term) 6 opportunities to observe experts
Optional
Stretch content in each module Teacher wellbeing course Career progression modules
               
Mentor
       
Year 1
Year 2
Mentoring
Each week
Each fortnight
Induction
6 hours face to face
6 hours face to face
Self-Directed
Learning
1 hour per half term
1 hour per half term
Seminars
6 x 80 minute seminars (one per half term)
6 x 80 minute seminars (one per half term)
Optional
Stretch content in each module Teacher wellbeing course Career progression modules

ECT inductions and seminars are delivered in clusters across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham by expert teachers and school leaders.

The Year 1 ECT programme includes:

  • One 3-hour face to face induction at the start of the year
  • One 2-hour face to face seminar per half-term
  • One 1-hour online seminar per half-term
  • 4 hours of self-directed online learning per half-term

ECTs also receive one hour of in-school mentor support per week.

ECT Year 1 Modules:

  • Autumn 1 –Enabling pupil learning
  • Autumn 2 – Engaging pupils in learning
  • Spring 1 and 2 – Developing quality pedagogy
  • Summer 1 – Making productive use of assessment
  • Summer 2 –Fulfilling professional responsibilities

Year 1 Mentor training is delivered through online seminars.

The Year 1 Mentor programme includes:

  • One 1-hour online seminar per half-term
  • Online self-directed study (approximately 2 hours per half term) to understand content explored by their ECT

Mentor Year 1 Modules:

  • Moving from novice to expert and mentoring to develop strong relationships
  • Precise actions and shared language
  • Not all practice is made equal
  • Managing workload and wellbeing
  • Balancing support and challenge
  • Building resilience

In Year 2, Primary Early Career Teachers remain in their Year 1 clusters. Secondary Early Career Teachers move into subject-specialist groups where possible, led by subject experts. ECTs from EYFS and Special School settings have the option to join a specialist cluster or another cluster of their choice.

The Year 2 ECT programme includes:

  • One 3-hour induction day at the start of the year
  • One 90-minute seminar per half-term module
  • One hour of self-directed online learning per half-term module

In Year 2, ECTs also receive one hour of in-school mentor support per fortnight.

ECT Year 2 Modules:

  • Autumn 1 – Inquiry into enabling pupil learning
  • Autumn 2 – Inquiry into engaging pupils in learning
  • Spring 1,2 and Summer 1 – Evaluative inquiry focusing on ECF standards 4, 5 and 6
  • Summer 2 – School visits to two different settings

Year 2 Mentor training is delivered through online seminars.

The Year 2 Mentor programme includes:

  • One 1-hour online seminar per half-term
  • Online self-directed study (approximately 1 hour per half term) to understand content explored by their ECT

Mentor Year 2 Modules:

  • Engaging your ECT with research
  • The adaptive teacher
  • Professionally-acceptable workload
  • Developing an inclusive educator
  • Developing beyond the ECF

Sign Up

To register for our Full Induction Programme, please complete our sign up form.