01 Early Career Teacher Entitlement & ECF

The start of a new academic year is always a busy time for us, with new ECTs and mentors starting their ECTP (Early Career Training Programme) along with Year 2 ECTs moving into the 2nd stage of the programme. 
 
This week sees our Welcome Conferences begin, which is a great way to start the year! Details have been shared with all programme members, but if you are unsure of when and where your conference is happening just visit our dedicated Welcome Conference page here. 
 
Welcome Conferences – ECT Training Dates - Generate Teaching Hub 

Induction Tutors 
If you have not yet registered your ECTs and mentors on the DfE portal, please complete this as soon as possible. ECTs and mentors who are on the Teach First programme will not receive access to the online learning platform ‘Brightspace’ without this registration. The link for the DfE portal is: Register early career teachers - Register early career teachers - GOV.UK 

Further information is available at: Registering an ECT - Generate Teaching Hub 

Seminar Dates 
Seminar dates for 2026/27 have been shared with everyone who was registered before and during the summer break. 

Any registrations which have come through since the start of term are currently being processed and will be sent out shortly. Should you need any assistance with your seminar dates, please email the team at: hub@wpat.uk stating your name, school name and which programme you are currently on, e.g. Year 1 ECT, Year 2 ECT, Mentor. 

We are happy to help with any questions or queries you, have so please do not hesitate to get in touch. 
 
Area Key Contacts