We are pleased to be supporting many schools in Kent with the delivery of the Early Career Framework (ECF).
We currently work with one of the six lead providers of the ECF – Best Practice Network (rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted). From September 2025, we will be collaborating with Thames Gateway TSH as a joint delivery partner for the fully funded ECF pathway with the Education Development Trust. This change comes, in part, as a response to Best Practice Network no longer being a lead provider of the ECF for new starters from September 2025. However, our primary focus remains on maintaining our long-standing relationships, upholding local expertise, and ensuring continued high-quality service for our schools.
For ECTs and ECMs starting before May half-term 2025 you can register for our local groups with Best Practice Network.
Registering with The Education People and Best Practice Network for the delivery of the ECF:
- if your school has not yet had an ECT, or is changing Lead Provider to Best Practice Network, you will be prompted with instructions for next steps within the DfE Online Service
- if your school has not yet had an ECT or is changing Lead Provider, the school will also need to register with Best Practice Network via the BPN website School’s registration form.
For ECTs and ECMs starting from September 2025 you can register for our local groups with The Education Development Trust (in partnership with the Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub) by notifying us using this form.
*Please note: schools are able to choose the provider they wish to deliver the ECF and do not have to go with the Appropriate Body they have signed up with, for the purposes of induction.
