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Research Summary: Guidance: Grant funding for early career training programme for mentors (ECTPM)
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- UK Department for Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 3 October 2026
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The UK Department for Education has issued guidance regarding grant funding for schools and local authorities. This funding is specifically allocated for training programmes for mentors of Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and applies when institutions utilise DfE-funded training providers to deliver the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE). This initiative is set to commence from 1 September 2025.
Why it matters
This initiative underscores a commitment to professional development within the educational sector, specifically focusing on the critical role of mentoring new teachers. By providing funding for mentor training, it aims to enhance the quality of support for early career professionals, thereby contributing to workforce retention and overall educational standards.
Key insights
- Grant funding is available for early career training programmes for mentors.
- The funding is directed towards schools and local authorities.
- Eligibility for funding requires the use of DfE-funded training providers for the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE).
- The programme and associated funding mechanism will be active from 1 September 2025.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grant-funding-for-early-career-training-programme-for-mentors-ectpm
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