The DfE has published a suite of documents relating to the induction, training and support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).   

The Early Career Framework (ECF) is a framework for the professional development of early career teachers. ECF-based training is part of their 2-year induction but is not assessed. The following documents have been published:  

• How the early career framework (ECF) supports induction  
• Changes to statutory induction for early career teachers – including information on ECT pay progression in the section on ‘Inductions starting on or after 1 September 2021’  
• Guidance for schools: how to manage ECF-based training 
• Guidance for early career teachers (ECTs): ECF-based training  
  Guidance for mentors: how to support ECF-based training  
• Funding and eligibility for ECF-based training