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Early Career Framework

The DfE framework setting out what early career teachers in England should learn about during their two-year induction; combined with the CCF into the ITTECF.

Also called
ECF
Used in
England
Topic
Teacher training

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ITT Core Content Framework (CCF) England
The minimum content that all initial teacher training in England must cover, based on evidence about effective teaching.
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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