Induction & Training

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

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Year 1 Mentor training is delivered through online seminars.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Year 2 Mentor training is delivered through online seminars.

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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

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Sign Up

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

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