Register for the Early Career Teacher Programme
You can register your ECTs & Mentors at any time, but ideally as soon as possible after recruiting. For any ECTs who already hold QTS and require registering for the Autumn 2025/26 term, please email us at tsh@embrace-education.co.uk and follow the steps below if you have not already done so.
1. Register with Embrace Appropriate Body Service
You can register your ECTs and Mentors onto our ECT Manager platform here.
Whether you choose to join our provider-led programme, or you are taking a school-led approach, it is mandatory that your ECT is also registered with an Appropriate Body for their statutory induction. Please register your ECTs and Mentors onto ECT Manager so that we have all the essential information we need to register them both onto the training programme (if applicable), and also with the DfE so that they formally start their statutory induction.
Once logged in, add your ECTs. On the ‘ITTECF Programme Details’ page, enter:
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Programme: Provider-led
- Delivery Partner: Embrace TSH
- Provider: National Institute of Teaching
If you would like to register an ECT but do not wish to use the Embrace Appropriate Body Service, please tell us: tsh@embrace-education.co.uk.
2. Register with the DfE
It is mandatory to register with the DfE Portal for two reasons. Firstly, so that your ECT and Mentor funding is triggered. Secondly, so that the Lead Provider (if applicable) is given the details of your ECTs and Mentors by the DfE and they can receive access to all elements of their programme.
All ECTs and Mentors must be registered on the DfE Portal by the Induction Tutor. Only one Induction Tutor can be linked to the portal.
To verify who is registered as the Induction Tutor, follow this link. Attempt to sign in—if registered, you’ll receive an access link via email. If not, and after checking your junk folder, please contact us for support.
Once in the portal, you will be asked:
“Will any ECTs start their Induction at your school in 2025/2026 Academic year?” – Select YES
“Do you want to use the same lead provider and delivery partner for your new ECTs?” – Choose based on your situation:
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If your 2024/2025 ECTs were with NIoT – Select YES
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If your 2024/2025 ECTs were with Teach First or any other lead provider – Select ‘NO’. To the next question ‘What changes would you like to make’ - please respond ‘Form a new partnership’.
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If you had no ECTs in 2024/2025 but did previously – respond ‘NO’. To the next question ‘What changes would you like to make’ - please respond ‘Form a new partnership’.
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If you’ve never had ECTs – You may not see this question. If you do, respond ‘NO’. To the next question ‘What changes would you like to make’ - please respond ‘Form a new partnership’.
Information Required to Add ECTs and Mentors
You will need:
- Full Name (as per TRA records, no titles)
- Date of Birth
- TRN
- School Email Address
Important: Link each ECT with their Mentor to trigger funding and ensure a smooth start.
We understand the DfE Portal can be complex. As a Teaching School Hub, we cannot view or amend its contents. Errors may impact programme access and funding.
We appreciate this is a lot of information. If you need support, please email tsh@embrace-education.co.uk. If needed, we’re happy to arrange a Zoom or phone call to assist you.