What is an Appropriate Body?

An Appropriate Body is an organisation that oversees and supports the induction of Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Its core functions are to:

1. Monitor support

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

2. Monitor assessment

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

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.

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.
• School-led programme: additional charge, per school, of £800 for schools using materials in full, £1000 for schools using materials in part & £2000 for schools choosing to write and use their own materials. Additional sliding charge for deviation from school-led plan (at Review Points 2 & 5) of £0 - 500.00.

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.

Further information

2025 Induction for early career teachers
Appropriate body guidance for early career teachers on induction pre September 2025
Appropriate body induction and ITTECF