The role of the appropriate body (AB)

Appropriate bodies (ABs) quality assure the statutory induction of early career teachers (ECTs), ensuring that schools provide the necessary support for their ECTs; that their assessment is fair and consistent; and that they are receiving a programme of support and training based on the initial teacher training and early career framework (ITTECF).

In order to start their induction period, an ECT needs to be registered with an appropriate body. Please note that registrations cannot be backdated, so it's essential that you register your ECTs as soon as they are appointed.

In accordance with the statutory guidance, the ECT's post must be suitable for induction. Please contact us for more advice or if you have any questions on ECT registration or post suitability.

You can register your school with us for appropriate body services via ECT Manager using the link below.

Register via ECT Manager

Guidance: How to register via ECT Manager

Appropriate body FAQs

You can also opt to use us for your ECT and mentor training. Please see the our ECTP page for more information about our early career training programme.