Overview of the Appropriate Body Fidelity Checks

AB Service	Includes	ECTP fidelity checking required?
Option A: Provider-led School using a training provider to deliver the ECTP-based training	Full induction programme of support and training package for ECTs and ECMs. Appropriate Body support	No
Option B: School-led Schools using DfE accredited materials to deliver ECTP training	Fidelity check before the start of the induction period by the AB where schools provide a detailed breakdown of their ECTP delivery for years 1 and 2 of induction including mentor mentoring support and training. Additional fidelity check after year 1 and 2 to ensure successful completion of the ECTP. Appropriate Body support	Yes

There are two approaches schools can choose from to enable the delivery of an early career training programme induction:

Option A – Prover-led: Schools using a training provider to deliver the ECTP-based training. This would be via a delivery partner (such as The Golden Thread TSH) and a lead provider (such as Teach First).

Option B – School-led: Schools using DfE accredited materials to deliver ECTP training. Schools deliver their own training using DfE-accredited materials and resources. You will need to identify the core elements of your chosen programme and make sure that they can be delivered as intended. There are four different programmes to choose from. You can access the materials for each programme here.

If schools choose option B, The Golden Thread Teaching School Hub, as Appropriate Body, will need to fidelity-check your programme before induction starts as well as during the induction period itself.

What will fidelity checking of the school using DfE accredited materials programme involve?

We will require you to complete an initial fidelity checking form outlining your ECTP programme and how it aligns with the core materials (option B) and the Early Career Framework statements. Please email tsh@painsley.staffs.sch.uk if you would like to discuss this option and we will send you the correct form.

Please read the guidance on these forms carefully and ensure that all aspects are completed fully before returning to us. We will then provide formative feedback on your planned programme, including training sessions, mentoring and self-directed study, and arrange any follow up discussions as necessary.

In year 1, we will complete a fidelity checking visit to find out how your ECTP has been implemented, to check that you are providing the programme as planned and that it aligns with your chosen core course materials. As well as all staff involved in the delivery have a good knowledge and understanding of the course materials. Please note this is separate to our quality assurance visits.

In year 2 another visit will take place to find out how your ECTP has been implemented, the successes of your ECTs, and if any changes will be made before the next cycle of ECTs begins. Please note this is separate to our quality assurance visits.

Pre-induction checklist
WHAT to check	WHY check it (to ensure that…)
The Headteacher has provided a suitable post for induction	The ECT has appropriate opportunity to complete induction
The Headteacher has verified that the award of QTS has been made	The ECT meets the requirements to commence induction
The ECT is provided with a named contact (or contacts) within the Appropriate Body with whom to raise concerns	The ECT has appropriate contacts if they need to raise concerns about their induction
The Mentor has the ability and sufficient time to carry out their role	The Mentor has sufficient time to facilitate the support they provide ECTs with during induction
The Induction Tutor has the ability and sufficient time to carry out their role	The Induction Tutor has sufficient time to facilitate the support they provide ECTs with during induction
The school is providing a reduced timetable in addition to PPA	The ECT has sufficient time to engage with the ECTP induction programme; this is also a statutory requirement
The Headteacher has confirmed the type of ECTP-based induction they are providing (see Chapter 4 for further detail)	The Appropriate Body can apply the required level of checks to ensure the ECT has access a high-quality knowledge-based induction

Pre-induction checks will take place through correspondence with the Headteacher and/or Induction Tutor.

Ongoing quality assurance of induction – Appropriate Body checklist:
WHAT to check	WHY to check it (to ensure that…)
In the first year of induction, the ECT has a reduced timetable of no more than 90% of the timetable of the school’s existing teachers	The ECT has sufficient time to engage with the ECTP-based induction programme
In the second year of induction, the ECT has a reduced timetable of no more than 95% of the timetable of the school’s existing teachers	The ECT has sufficient time to engage with the ECTP-based induction programme
An ECTs teaching is observed at regular intervals and has prompt follow up discussion	The ECT has fair and effective assessment of their teaching practice, conduct and efficiency against the Teachers’ Standards
An ECT observes experienced teachers	The ECT has appropriate opportunity to observe effective teaching practice
The ECT has access to a structured induction programme based on the ECTP (see Chapter 4)	The ECT has access a high quality knowledge-based induction