ECT Training Dates
ECTs are entitled to two years of training, which we deliver with lead provider Teach First. Read more about our programme here. ECTs are automatically registered on to our programme, once registered on the DfE portal. To register your ECT follow the steps on this page.
Welcome Conferences
We have a new cohort of ECTs starting each term, if you are a brand new ECT, or mentor starting the programme soon, please see the next Welcome Conference dates, times and locations below.
|
Cohort |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
|
April Y1 ECTs |
2nd May 2025 |
9.00am – 3.30pm |
Friends Meeting House in Manchester M2 5NS |
|
April Y1 Mentors |
1st May 2025 |
9.00am – 3.30pm |
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Bowdon, WA14 2NJ |
|
April Y2 ECTs |
30th May 2025 |
9.00am – 3.30pm |
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Bowdon, WA14 2NJ |
|
April Y2 Mentors |
29th April 2025 |
9.00am - 3.30pm |
Lifecentre, Sale M33 4BP |
Year 1 Delivery
We are pleased to be working with local partners for the delivery of Year 1 of the ECF. ECTs and mentors are placed into cohorts based on their Local Authority. Each area has a direct link, who you can contact for confirmation of seminar dates and locations. All September, year 1 seminars take place face-to-face. Due to the smaller size, and larger geography of January and April intakes, most sessions will be online.
Local Authority |
Contact Name |
Email Address |
| Halton | Jen Hamer | ecf@wpat.uk |
| Warrington | Jill Hodgson | j.hodgson@tcat.uk.com |
| Wigan | Sarah Richards | ecf@golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk |
Year 2 Delivery
Year 2 of the ECF is subject/phase specific, and cohorts will be spread across all three regions to allow the best experience for ECTs. For all Year 2 ECF enquiries, please contact us using ecf@wpat.uk.