Additional support
ECTs at risk of not meeting the Teachers' Standards will require immediate additional support.
ECTs, induction tutors, lead induction tutors and headteachers must contact 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. We will always contact you to discuss your concern.
Option 1 - Raise an alert on ECT Manager
Log in to ECT Manager
- Place cursor over 'Your ECTs'
- Select 'Alerts'
- Select 'Add a new Alert'
- Complete and submit form
Option 2 - Email the appropriate body
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 in place. 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.
Guidance for supporting ECTs at risk and the Personal Support Plan should be downloaded from the resources area on ECT manager.
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.
