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Appropriate body

The organisation that quality-assures and confirms the outcome of an ECT's statutory induction in England.

Also called
AB
Used in
England
Topic
Teacher training

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

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Induction England Wales Northern Ireland
The statutory period, two years in England, that a new teacher must complete satisfactorily after gaining QTS to keep teaching in maintained schools.
Early career teacher (ECT) England
A newly qualified teacher in England in their two-year statutory induction period, supported by a mentor and the Early Career Framework. Formerly NQT.

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