Appropriate Body for ECT Induction
Additional Support - ECTs at Risk
Additional Support - ECTs at Risk of Not Meeting Standards
ECTs at risk of not meeting the Teachers' Standards will require additional support. Below you will find the OTSA Guidance which must be used when supporting ECTs at risk of not meeting the Teachers' Standards.
ECTs, induction tutors, lead induction tutors and headteachers must raise an 'Alert'
with the appropriate body as soon as possible if they have any concerns about whether the ECT will be able to meet the Standards by the end of the induction period. Alternatively contact the appropriate body by email or telephone.
Raising an Alert on ECT Manager
1. Log in to ECT Manager
2. Place cursor over 'Your ECTs'
3. Select 'Alerts'
4. Complete Alert form
Action must not be delayed until a formal progress review or assessment meeting has taken place. It is important that the ECT is made aware of where they need to improve their practice, and given every opportunity to improve their performance as soon as a concern has been identified.
ECTs at risk of not meeting the Teachers' Standards must have an OTSA Personal Support Plan
(contained in the Guidance below). The Personal Support Plan is completed by the induction tutor in consultation with the ECT and must then be approved
by OTSA. Please alert OTSA before
completing a Personal Support Plan.
ECTs may also wish to contact their union who will be able to provide further confidential support and guidance.
OTSA makes the final decision as to whether or not an ECT's performance against the relevant standards is satisfactory, drawing on the recommendation of the headteacher. This decision will be made within 20 days of receipt of the headteacher's recommendation.
In each case where the headteacher's recommendation, recorded in the final assessment form, indicates that the ECT has failed to satisfactorily complete the induction period a panel meeting will be held by the appropriate body in order to reach a decision as to whether the ECT:
- has performed satisfactorily against the relevant standards and thereby satisfactorily completed their induction period;
- requires an extension of the induction period; or
- has failed to satisfactorily complete the induction period.
