Guidance

Early career teacher (ECT) induction: coronavirus (COVID-19) absence exemption

Guidance on COVID-19 related absences during early career teacher (ECT) induction.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 29 March 2022

Applies to England

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Early career teacher induction: COVID-19 absence exemption

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This guidance is for:

• headteachers
• newly qualified teachers
• school staff
• local authorities
• governing bodies
• appropriate bodies

It applies to:

• local-authority-maintained schools
• academies and free schools
• pupil referral units
• independent schools
• sixth-form colleges
• further education colleges

It covers information on COVID-19 related absences during the statutory induction of early career teachers.

Published 29 March 2022