In this episode I talk with Andy Taylor. Andy is a teacher himself, who has worked with the DfE, Chartered College and TES to support NQTs/ECTs. His Twitter page (Mr Ts NQTs) is full of advice for teachers starting their career. Andy talks with me about when he took on the role of NQT mentor and how he came across a lot of NQTs and RQTs who had experienced a patchy induction. He also shares his thoughts on the Early Careers Framework and the role out of training for ECT mentors and induction tutors.
In this episode, Andy shares:
- Why it’s important for ECTs to have access the Early Careers Framework.
- The distinction between an ECT mentor and ECT induction tutors.
- Why he is so passionate about helping ECTs.
- Why building relationships with other colleagues can be so beneficial.
If you’d like to find out more about Andy, how he supports ECTs, or find the documents Andy mentioned in the podcast, you can visit:

https://twitter.com/MrTs_NQTs
https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/mr-ts-10-top-tips-for-your-first-term/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/induction-for-early-career-teachers-england
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-framework-reforms-overview/early-career-framework-reforms-overview
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