What is an Appropriate Body?

An Appropriate Body is an organisation that oversees and supports the induction of Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Its main role is to make sure:

• Schools provide the right support and guidance during induction.
• Each ECT follows a programme based on the ITT/ECF framework.
• Induction meets national standards and is delivered consistently.
• The ECT’s progress is monitored fairly.
• A final decision is made on whether the teacher has successfully completed induction.

Without registration with an Appropriate Body, an ECT cannot begin their induction.

Why choose us as your school Appropriate Body?

With over 13 years of experience, the South Yorkshire Teaching Hub is your local Appropriate Body. We work closely with schools to make sure every new teacher gets the best possible start.

We focus on two core areas:

1. Monitoring support

• Checking that ECTs receive all their statutory entitlements.
• Ensuring schools follow the statutory guidance.
• Carrying out ECF fidelity checks for the school-led route, so ECTs get the right programme of support.

2. Monitoring assessment

• Reviewing the headteacher’s recommendations.
• Making the final decision on whether the ECT has met the Teachers’ Standards.

Benefits of our Appropriate Body

Personalised support and expert guidance

• A point of contact within the Hub for Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) support.
• Dedicated Appropriate Body consultants ready to advise and assist.
• Confidential support from a named contact for ECTs navigating induction challenges.

Registration and monitoring 

• Registration and progress tracking of Early Career Teachers.
• Statutory reporting to DfE.
• Fidelity checks of the school-led programme to ensure high-quality delivery.

Tools and resources

• Access to ECT Manager, a user-friendly online platform.
• A comprehensive Hub Appropriate Body Toolkit for guidance, monitoring and reporting.
• Up-to-date statutory induction documentation always available.

Quality assurance and accountability

• Rigorous Progress Reviews and Assessment Report checks aligned to the Teachers’ Standards.
• Monitoring visits and school support as needed.
• Decisions on the outcome of statutory induction made with care and clarity.

Communication and collaboration

• Timely updates and clear communication from the team.
• Regular newsletters to keep you informed and inspired.
• Networking opportunities to connect with peers and share best practice.

Training and events

• ECT induction tutor training sessions – roles, responsibilities and support strategies.
• ECT ‘Welcome to the Profession’ event to kickstart the journey with confidence.
• Targeted support for ECTs at risk or facing challenges.
   

Cost of our Appropriate Body services

• £250 per ECT, per year.
• £800 – if your school uses the materials in full.
• £1,000 – if your school uses the materials in part.
• £2,000 – if your school writes and uses its own materials.
• Additional charges - At review points 2 and 5, schools may be charged an extra £0–£500 if they deviate from the agreed school-led plan.

How to register

To use our Appropriate Body service, please visit ECT Manager.

For support with registration or for further information about Appropriate Body services, contact us at: info@southyorkshireteachinghub.org or call us: 0114 235 7980.