From September 2025, the Early Career Framework (ECF) in England will be replaced by the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE).
This change is part of a move to create a single framework that supports teachers from training through their first years in the classroom.
While the core aim remains the same — to provide new teachers with structured development, mentoring, and support — the new entitlement is designed to be more flexible, more closely linked to classroom needs, and simpler for schools to deliver.
This short summary outlines key changes to the guidance.
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