Appropriate Body Services
All schools that offer statutory induction for early career teachers (ECTs) are required to appoint an Appropriate Body (AB) for each ECT before they start induction.
ABs ensure that ECTs receive their statutory entitlements, are fairly and consistently assessed, and that ECTs are receiving a programme of support and training based on the Early Career Framework (ECF).
O
ur AB Offer
Our AB service works with ECTs in our region across all phases and settings.
We work closely with other ABs in the region to ensure our service meets local needs and provides the best possible support for all those involved with ECT induction.
Schools registering an ECT with us for AB services will receive:
- Access to the ECT Manager portal to manage all induction documentation securely.
- Management of ECT records with the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA).
- Support from the Hub team with registration and administrations issues.
- Visits from AB leads to support induction coordinators and tutors.
- Visits from AB leads to support ECTs who are not on track to successfully complete induction.
- ECT welcome sessions and half-termly Induction Coordinator sessions.
- Online ECT Induction Handbook, providing all key guidance and support documents.
- Training for new and developing induction tutors, including writing progress reviews and assessment reports.
- Support from outside of the ECTs school setting.
- Robust quality assurance of documentation and processes within schools and across the region.
Our Fees
For carrying out the Appropriate Body service, we charge a service fee in line with statutory guidance. We do not charge more than the cost of delivering this service and regularly review our fees to ensure value for money.
Our AB service fee is charged per induction year per ECT.
If your school does not choose to use the Hub and its delivery partner Ambition Institute to deliver the Full Induction Programme, and opts either for the Core or School-Based Induction Programme, an additional Fidelity Check fee will also be charged in addition to the above. We will advise you of the appropriate fee that will be applied depending on the programme chosen. It is important for your school to consider which route through ECF is most important for your setting, and we are happy to explain each route and associated fee.
For more information regarding Appropriate Body services and associated fees, please contact us.
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