Coventry not registering new ECTs from April 2023
Coventry LA is preparing to step back from directly providing Appropriate Body services in accordance with the DfE’s reforms. The DfE announced in 2022 its intention for future ECTs to be registered with and access services of a Teaching School HUB. The initial time frame of September 2023 was given which has now been changed to September 2024. In preparation for these changes in responsibility, Coventry LA will cease to register new ECTs from April 2023. Coventry LA is liaising with the Coventry and Central Warwickshire Teaching School Hub to support the transfer of all ECT services by July 2024. During this transition period Coventry LA will work with the TS Hub, to ensure a smooth process and a well-managed move for any ECTs who have been undertaking induction with Coventry since September 2022 and are part way through their induction. Timescales will be agreed with schools for transfers and plans put into place to manage the orderly transfer of ECTs effectively, whilst protecting the interests of the ECTs during this period.
| ECT induction | Year 1 ECTs Induction started September 2022- July 2024 | Year 2 ECTs Induction September 2021- July 2023 | Part time ECTs and ECTs serving an extension within their induction |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2023 | Schools complete first formal assessment report | Complete final assessment reports | N/A |
| September 2023 | Local Authorities stepping back from Appropriate Body service | Local Authorities stepping back from Appropriate Body service | Local Authorities stepping back from Appropriate Body service |
| December 2023 | Complete progress review 4 | N/A | N/A |
| April 2024 | Complete progress review 5 | N/A | Throughout the spring and summer term Coventry Appropriate Body will contact each ECT and their induction tutor to discuss the options for the ECT induction |
| July 2024 | Complete final assessment report | N/A | Throughout the spring and summer term Coventry Appropriate Body will contact each ECT and their induction tutor to discuss the options for the ECT induction |
From September 2023 all new ECTs must be registered with a Teaching School Hub Appropriate Body.
Teaching School Hubs will be the only providers of the Appropriate Body service for all new ECTs starting their induction from September 2023. Schools can register with any TSH. Coventry and Central Warwickshire TSH will act as the Appropriate Body within our locality. Induction tutors register ECTs on an ECF programme and with an Appropriate Body.