Early Career Teachers (ECT)

For ECTs, the first years of teaching are full of new responsibilities, experiences and opportunities to build on. It is a time to put into practice the knowledge they have already acquired and should be a fully supported journey to ensure standards are met, confidence is built and skills are developed.

Supporting new teachers to be the best

SIPS provide a comprehensive range of ECT services to help your school/academy enabling ECTs to flourish

SIPS work with schools across the West Midlands and have supported over 5,000 ECTs and their Induction Tutors over the last 10 years

A helping hand to teachers as they begin their career in the classroom

Supporting new teachers to be the best

Appropriate Body Service

SIPS continues to provide the Appropriate Body Service for ECTs on behalf of Sandwell Local Authority, our service includes:

  • Induction consultancy – email, face to face and on the telephone
  • High quality materials including electronic toolkits
  • Model documentation and support
  • Dedicated telephone helpline
  • Robust quality assurance and feedback
  • Support to senior management teams including governors
  • Additional support to ECTs at risk at no additional cost
  • Induction briefings liaison with TRA – registration, updates etc
Appropriate Body Service
  • 441

    ECTs and their tutors supported with online materials and support during their induction period

  • 226

    ECTs signed off in July 2020 as successfully completing induction

  • 250

    Quality Assured ECT action plans every term

Bespoke Support

Schools may wish to purchase in school support to include: supported planning sessions, supported teaching (in classroom) etc. This can be provided on a half-day, full day or extended package of support. All delivered by experienced teachers who are specialists in supporting early career teachers.

Bespoke Support

Our services are flexible, so we can tailor them to meet your school’s needs and budget.


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