Statutory guidance
Induction for early career teachers (England)
Guidance for appropriate bodies, headteachers, school staff and governing bodies.
Applies to England
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This guidance came into force from 1 September 2021 and will remain current until 31 August 2023. It updates and replaces the induction for newly qualified teachers (NQTs).
You can see the version valid from 1 September 2023 to help you prepare for the new school term.
This statutory guidance is for:
- headteachers
- school staff
- appropriate bodies
- governing bodies
It applies to:
- local-authority-maintained schools
- academies and free schools
- pupil referral units
- independent schools
- sixth-form colleges
- further education colleges
The guidance covers settings which:
- are required to offer induction to their early career teachers
- choose to offer induction to their early career teachers
Published 25 March 2021
Last updated 21 April 2023 + show all updates
Last updated 21 April 2023 + show all updates
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'Induction for early career teachers, England (from 1 September 2023)' was added.
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First published.