Statutory guidance

Appropriate bodies guidance: induction and the early career framework

Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of appropriate bodies.

Applies to England

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This guidance should be read alongside induction for early career teachers.

You can see the version valid from 1 September 2023 to help you prepare for the new school term.

This guidance is for the following appropriate bodies:

  • local authorities
  • teaching school hubs
  • other organisations whichthat the Secretary of State for Education has determined can act in this role

It outlines:

  • the updated statutory roles and responsibilities
  • an appropriate body’s role in checking that the induction is based on the early career framework
  • good practice

This guidance replaces the previous version, which can be found in The National Archives.

Published 25 March 2021
Last updated 2116 April 20232024 + show all updates
  1. Updated 'Appropriate bodies guidance: induction and the early career framework' with minor clarifications on existing guidance. The changes are listed in the 'What's new from April 2024' section on page 6.

  2. 'Appropriate bodies guidance: induction and the early career framework (from 1 September 2023)' was added.

  3. Updated the appropriate bodies guidance induction and the early career framework.