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<p>We are delighted to announce that registration for Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub’s (NTSH) Appropriate Body Service is now open.</p><p>All schools that offer a statutory induction are required to have an Appropriate Body (AB) for their Early Career Teachers (ECTs) – formerly known as NQTs. As a Teaching School Hub, we will provide AB services to meet the needs of our county across all phases and settings.</p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">What you need to do</strong></h2><p>Formal ECT registration is done via ECT Manager, our online ECT management system for the statutory induction process.</p><h3><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">If you are new to NTSH’s AB service </strong></h3><ol><li>You will need to register your school’s ECT Coordinator: <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/RegisterTutor.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/RegisterTutor.aspx</a></li><li>The nominated coordinator can then login to register the ECTS here: <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx</a></li></ol><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><h3><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">Already registered? </strong></h3><p>If you have previously accessed Brooke Weston’s AB service you can login here to register your ECTs: <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx</a>.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub previously operated as Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance.</p><h2>Pricing for 2022/23</h2><h3><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">Route 1 | Full Induction Programme</strong></h3><p>This is the DfE's preferred route, for schools that choose the Early Career Framework route with a National Provider e.g. Teach First. </p><ul><li>Cost per year: £175 per ECT</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">Route 2 | Core Induction Programme</strong></h3><p>This is for schools that choose to deliver their own training using DfE accredited materials and resources.</p><ul><li>Cost per year: £200, per ECT plus £550 per school for Quality Assurance</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">Route 3 | School Induction Programme</strong></h3><p>This is for schools that choose to design and deliver their own two-year induction programme for ECTs based on the ECF</p><ul><li>Cost per year: £200, per ECT plus £550 per school for Quality Assurance</li></ul>

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Appropriate Body Registration Open | September 2022

<h3><strong>DfE Consultation: Appropriate body reforms and induction assessment</strong></h3><p>In the ‘<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fopportunity-for-all-strong-schools-with-great-teachers-for-your-child&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca98ee40755a544033e3708da3f2da061%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637891762436841355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2%2Fu8ZRZ4pJ1O4SGZSL4ENj75bYjWrowzOcYoVnYNKSs%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">Opportunity for all</a>’ white paper, published in March 2022, the department committed to reforming the role of the appropriate body (AB). In the induction guidance for ABs published in 2021 the department also committed to introducing stronger quality assurance of the AB sector.</p><p>In response, the department has, today, launched a consultation on ‘<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fconsultations%2Fappropriate-body-reform-and-induction-assessment&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca98ee40755a544033e3708da3f2da061%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637891762436841355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KAaz9Wh%2BzeyMd0mH3yrLkpRKECiKr0hwhaooCKVBFqA%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Appropriate body reform and induction assessment - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a><u style="color: blue;">’</u>. The consultation document announces the decision to move to a system in which teaching school hubs (TSHs) will become the main providers of AB services and Local Authorities will no longer carry out this role. This will enable quality assurance of AB services through existing contractual relationships with TSHs.</p><p>The department recognises this announcement will mean significant change for many ABs currently operating in both the TSH and LA sectors. It is consulting on a provisional transition end date of September 2023 and would like to invite ABs to feed back on the delivery implications for the current AB sector, to inform planning for capacity building and a timeframe that will enable a well-managed transition.&nbsp;</p><p>To inform improvements to the AB role and to help policy development, the consultation is also seeking views on how the responsibilities of ABs can be improved as well as the value of the formal assessment process.</p><p>All ABs are encouraged to engage with this consultation to enable a successful transition and to help improve the quality of AB services and the induction experience for ECTs. Please read the&nbsp;<strong>‘</strong><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsult.education.gov.uk%2Finduction-regulations-and-appropriate-bodies-policy%2Fappropriate-body-reform-and-induction-assessment%2Fsupporting_documents%2FAB_reform_consultation.pdf&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca98ee40755a544033e3708da3f2da061%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637891762436841355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DBjWpVcUl0DcPo5i4PhamygYb8tbnnaJrhEKUY5NPhQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Appropriate body reform and induction assessment: Consultation document’</strong></a>&nbsp;and provide responses to the consultation via the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsult.education.gov.uk%2Finduction-regulations-and-appropriate-bodies-policy%2Fappropriate-body-reform-and-induction-assessment%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca98ee40755a544033e3708da3f2da061%7C4a99a0bcb72e4a8280c6e8b030f23ac1%7C0%7C0%7C637891762436841355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GjZiKjNj8FIb7X0qsBYidq4j%2F5FXxCLBvNB65X4QR08%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://consult.education.gov.uk/induction-regulations-and-appropriate-bodies-policy/appropriate-body-reform-and-induction-assessment/</a></p><p>The department asks that ABs also cascade links to this consultation to the schools, trusts and teachers they work with, to encourage them to share their experiences of induction so that we can work to ensure the regulatory system serves the needs of ECTs.</p><p>The consultation will run for eight weeks until 21 July 2022, the government is expected to publish its response to the consultation in Autumn 2022.</p><p>The department will provide opportunities for engagement on the consultation and will be in touch with details on how you can get involved in due course.&nbsp;</p><p>If you are interested in applying to join the Hub's AB service, <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/129506" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">please click here</a></p>

26th May 2022

Appropriate Body Reforms and Consultation 

<h3>Our Appropriate Body Service provides a robust structure of professional guidance and support for every stage of the new induction process, whether you are:</h3><ul><li>An ECT</li><li>A mentor</li><li>An induction tutor</li><li>A headteacher</li></ul><p><br></p><p>From September 1st 2021, if your school employs an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you must register them with an Appropriate Body (AB).</p><p>The Appropriate Body will provide <strong>independent quality assurance </strong>of the ECT’s statutory two-year induction, and this will include checking that the ECT is receiving a programme of support and training based on the Early Career Framework.</p><h2>The Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub AB service will offer schools support with:</h2><h3><strong>Monitoring of support</strong></h3><ul><li class="ql-indent-1">we will ensure that Early Career Teachers are receiving their statutory entitlements</li><li class="ql-indent-1">provide ECF fidelity checks, ensuring schools are supported to provide ECTs with a ECF-based induction.</li></ul><h3><strong>Monitoring of assessment </strong></h3><ul><li class="ql-indent-1">ABs will make the final decision as to whether the ECT has satisfactorily met the Teachers' Standards, based on the headteacher's recommendation.</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Our high quality support will include:</h2><ul><li>Centralised registration of ECTs across the region, with the Teaching Regulation Agency</li><li>Centralised point of contact for all schools and ECTs</li><li>Access to our online assessment and monitoring system 'NQT Manager'</li><li>Regular updates on statutory changes to the new ECT Induction and guidance on the new Early Career Framework</li><li>Induction Tutor/Mentor annual update training for the changing statutory entitlements, delivered across the region</li><li>Expert advice and knowledge regarding a school's statutory obligations for ECTs including formal complaints or challenges</li><li>Quality assurance of, and expert review of assessment forms against the Teachers' Standards</li><li>Monitoring visits and feedback should an ECT or school raise concerns</li></ul><p><br></p><h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Simplicity: </strong>Opportunities for schools to register for both the ECF Full Induction and Appropriate Body service in <strong>one easy step</strong> or as a separate service.</li><li><strong>Keeping informed:</strong> with regular communications through our AB bulletin.</li><li><strong>Access to expertise:</strong> highly skilled, experienced and timely, central point of contact for all schools and ECTs.</li><li><strong>High quality</strong> approach across the region that is consistent yet personalised to meet the needs of all schools and their ECTs.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vKCZSi63gkqAxuiwMPI6wV1G2ZZLgb5BmMFxsUg77HdUMVlSTFpPSFVSR0tQUjNLQVk1STJTMlIzWi4u" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Register your interest here</strong></a></p>

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What's changing? Appropriate Body 21/22

<p>We are delighted to announce that registration for Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub’s (NTSH) Appropriate Body Service is now open.</p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">What you need to do</strong></h2><p>Formal ECT registration is done via NQT Manager, our online system.</p><h3><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">If you are new to NTSH’s AB service </strong>(formerly Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance)</h3><ol><li>You will need to register your school’s ECT Coordinator: <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/RegisterTutor.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/RegisterTutor.aspx</a></li><li>The nominated coordinator can then login to register the ECTS here: <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx</a></li></ol><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><h3><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">Already registered? </strong></h3><p>If you have previously accessed Brooke Weston’s AB service you can login here to register your ECTs: <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.nqtmanager.com/login.aspx</a>.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">&nbsp;</span></p><h2><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">Date for the Diary | AB Lead Induction Training</strong></h2><h3><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">12</strong><sup style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);"><strong>th</strong></sup><strong style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);"> July 15:30 – 16:30</strong></h3><p>Please join us for the Appropriate Body Induction Lead Training.</p><p><strong>Join Zoom Meeting: </strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82359873574?pwd=TmY1ankwMUpneUgvKy9yY05kQkpCdz09" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82359873574?pwd=TmY1ankwMUpneUgvKy9yY05kQkpCdz09</a></p><h2>Pricing</h2><p>Full information and pricing can be found on our AB flyer <a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NTSH%20Appropriate%20Body%2021%20-%2022.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub previously operated as Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance.</p>

Appropriate Body 21/22

Appropriate Body Registration Open | September 2022

Appropriate Body Reforms and Consultation

What's changing? Appropriate Body 21/22

Registration Open | Appropriate Body

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