Appropriate Body Services

Our AB Services

We are a well-established and expert Appropriate Body delivery team. Each year we register and help manage Induction for over 1200 ECTs working with hundreds of schools in different contexts. We recognise that for school leaders to provide a high standard f ECT induction, they must have a sound understanding of the statutory guidance and be complaint in all areas. 100% of school leaders who complete our annual satisfaction survey tell us our training is our “high-quality”. We provide rigorous support and challenge, and effective communication for our schools who play a vital role in our successful improvement processes. We have an effective governance system in place with representation from schools and Local Authorities across all TSH regions. We have co-led the national AB network, participated on the National Advisory Board for ABs, and advised the DfE on AB policy.

There should be no surprises during induction.

We seek to ensure that Induction is fair and consistent for all ECTs and achieve this via:

Dedicated AB Website including DfE policy updates, training videos, and FAQs
Mon-Thurs. 8am -5pm, and Friday 8am - 3pm AB Phone Line (including school holidays)
Onboarding Welcome Webinars for Schools and ECTs
AB Handbook with templates to support induction including exemplars for Lesson Observations, Mentor Meetings, and Tracking the Teachers’ Standards
Weekly Bulletins for Induction Tutors, Mentors, and ECTs
Weekly Drop-In Webinars with the Regional AB Lead for 1-2-1 or group support
Access to the online platform ECT Manager to track the ECTs’ learning journey
Keep-in-touch surveys each term for early intervention and support plans
Streamlined processes for reporting and moderating Professional Progress Reviews and End of Year Assessments
Flexible Training for Headteachers and Induction Tutors via live and recorded termly walk-throughs
Annual Mentor Conference, with online, free access to the ‘best bets’ in evidence-informed practice
Teacher Regulation Agency Administration and Final Recommendation for Induction
Localised Delivery Partner support in London and Essex
School Visits, in-person and remote, with constructive and supportive feedback
Transition Support for ECTs moving to a new AB, school, or contract
ECF Fidelity Checking where schools are using the DfE accredited materials or designing their own training programme based on the ECF
Designated Safeguarding Team, including support during ECT absences and leave
Free access to MTPT, The Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher workshops
1-2-1 Coaching Services for pastoral & wellbeing issues (additional costs apply)
Communication with external bodies, Unions, Occupational Health, HR
AB Panels to Review Reductions, Extensions, and Failures of Induction
Governance Support for Complaints and Appeals
Expertise from Regional and National AB Network