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Your complete two-year induction journey, all in one place

Stop juggling scattered documents and missed deadlines. EC Develop helps early career teachers, mentors, and induction tutors manage the entire induction process with confidence.

Two Years. Six Terms. One Platform.

Year 1

Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer + Progress Review

Year 2

Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer + Final Assessment

From Scattered Chaos to Seamless Success

Stop struggling with fragmented evidence and admin overload. EC Develop brings everything together in one simple platform.

Evidence scattered across emails, drives, and notebooks
Capture evidence on-the-go Quick reflections, photos, and CPD logging - all tagged to Teachers' Standards
Hours compiling meeting notes and progress reviews
Collaborate with your mentor Digital meeting notes, observation feedback, and shared progress tracking
Deadline panic and last-minute portfolio assembly
One-click reporting Automated progress reviews with evidence mapped to all 8 Standards

Visual Progress Tracking with RAG Ratings

Track progress across all 8 Teachers' Standards and 40 sub-standards at a glance

What are RAG Ratings?

Red - Not Yet

Early development stage, needs support

Amber - Working On

Progressing well, gaining confidence

Green - Achieved

Consistently demonstrating competency

Example: Progress at a Glance

Standard 1: High Expectations
Standard 2: Pupil Progress
Standard 3: Subject Knowledge
Standard 4-8: Planning, Differentiation, Assessment...

Why RAG Ratings Work

Instant Clarity

See exactly where the ECT is thriving and where they need support - no guesswork, just clear visual indicators.

Shared Understanding

ECTs, mentors, and induction tutors all see the same progress view. Transparent, collaborative, aligned.

Track Growth

Watch RAG ratings improve over time. Celebrate progress from red → amber → green as confidence builds.

Focus Development

Automatically highlights areas needing attention. Prioritize mentor support where it matters most.

See EC Develop in Action

Real stories from ECTs, mentors, and induction tutors

From Lesson Breakthrough to Logged Evidence in 60 Seconds

It's 11:47 AM. Sarah just finished a Year 4 maths lesson on fractions. Amira, who's been struggling all term, finally had her "lightbulb moment" when Sarah used pizza slices to explain equivalent fractions.

While walking to lunch duty, Sarah pulls out her phone and logs the evidence:

Snaps a photo of Amira's workbook showing her breakthrough
Voice-notes her reflection: "Using concrete resources unlocked it"
Taps "Standard 4: Plan & Teach Well-Structured Lessons"
Evidence logged before the lunch bell rings

Result: No Sunday evening laptop session. No forgotten details. Just real-time evidence that actually matters.

11:48
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📸 Photo 💬 Reflection 📄 Document
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Supporting 3 ECTs Without the Admin Overload

David mentors three ECTs across the Science department. Before EC Develop, he was drowning in scattered Google Docs, forgotten action points, and last-minute prep for formal reviews.

Now, his Monday morning routine takes 15 minutes instead of 2 hours:

Quickly reviews what each ECT logged last week
Adds feedback directly on their evidence entries
Schedules mentoring sessions with auto-generated agendas
Sees RAG ratings at a glance - knows who needs extra support

Result: More time actually mentoring. Less time hunting for paperwork. All three ECTs feel properly supported.

08:15
My ECTs
Sarah Reynolds On Track
8 entries this week Next meeting: Wed 3:30pm
Tom Chen Needs Support
2 entries this week Next meeting: Thu 4:00pm
Priya Patel On Track
6 entries this week Next meeting: Fri 2:00pm

Trust-Wide Oversight Without the Spreadsheet Chaos

Helen oversees 12 ECTs across a multi-academy trust. Before EC Develop, she was chasing mentors for updates, manually compiling reports, and constantly worried about missing Appropriate Body deadlines.

Now, her Appropriate Body reports practically write themselves:

Real-time dashboard shows all 12 ECTs' progress instantly
Automated alerts for ECTs falling behind or missing evidence
One-click exports for Appropriate Body submissions
See which mentors need support or training

Result: Zero missed deadlines. Complete visibility. Reports that used to take 6 hours now take 20 minutes.

14:22
Trust Overview
12
Active ECTs
8
On Track
3
Need Support
2 ECTs have progress reviews due this week
Term 3 reports ready for export to Appropriate Body
Recent Activity
Sarah Reynolds added new evidence 2m ago
David (Mentor) left feedback 15m ago

Your Complete Progress Dashboard

Track evidence, monitor progress, and stay on top of your induction journey

ECT Dashboard - Sarah Reynolds
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Real-Time Progress Tracking

Visual RAG ratings across all 40 sub-standards. See exactly where you are and what needs attention. Progress rings, heatmaps, and gap analysis at a glance.

Evidence Portfolio Overview

32/40 standards covered. Gold, Silver, Bronze quality indicators. Quick access to upload new evidence or improve existing items. Everything auto-tagged to Teachers' Standards.

Mentor Feedback Timeline

All observations, meetings, and feedback in chronological order. Track how your RAG ratings improve over time. Link action points directly to evidence.

Goals & Action Points

Active priorities with deadlines. CPD hours tracker. Reflection prompts. Review readiness score showing exactly what you need for your next assessment.

Everything You Need for Successful Induction

Comprehensive tools designed specifically for the UK ECT induction process

Evidence Portfolio

Capture evidence from routine professional activities. Attach photos, documents, and reflections. Everything organised by term and Teachers' Standard.

Unified Workflow

Automated reminders for mentor meetings, observation cycles, and progress reviews. Never miss a deadline again. Clear visibility of what's due when.

Collaboration Hub

Shared workspace for ECTs and mentors. Record meeting notes, set action points, share feedback. Everything in one place, accessible to both of you.

Assessment Preparation

Generate comprehensive progress review reports instantly. Evidence automatically mapped to Standards. Export to PDF for Appropriate Body submission.

School-Led Training Support

Upload your own induction modules and training materials. Track completion and fidelity. Perfect for schools delivering bespoke programmes.

Mobile-First Access

Capture evidence on your phone during break duty. Review feedback on your commute. Full functionality wherever you are, whenever you need it.

What Teachers Are Saying

Real experiences from ECTs, mentors, and induction tutors using EC Develop

"I used to spend Sunday evenings trying to remember what happened in my lessons that week. Now I just snap a photo of student work and add a quick note on my phone. When it came to my Year 1 assessment, I had everything I needed in one place. Absolute game-changer."

SR

Sarah Reynolds

Year 1 ECT, Primary • Birchwood Academy, Leeds

"As a mentor supporting three ECTs, I was drowning in paperwork. ECT Journey saves me about 4 hours a week. The automated progress reports are brilliant—everything's already there, organised by Standard. I can focus on actually mentoring rather than admin."

DM

David Mitchell

Mentor, Secondary Science • Park High School, Manchester

"We run our own school-led induction programme with 8 ECTs. Before ECT Journey, I was chasing evidence from mentors via email and trying to compile everything into Word documents. Now I can generate our Appropriate Body submission in literally one click. It's transformed how we operate."

HP

Helen Patel

Induction Tutor • Riverside Academy Trust, Birmingham

Your Two-Year Induction Journey

From day one to qualified teacher status—every step tracked and organized

Year 1

Building Foundations

  • ✓ Weekly mentor support
  • ✓ Evidence capture begins
  • ⭐ Progress Review 1 (Summer)

Year 2

Consolidating & Evidencing

  • ✓ Apply your learning
  • ✓ Complete evidence portfolio
  • ⭐ Progress Review 2 (Spring)

Final Assessment

One-Click Submission

Complete portfolio auto-compiled. Evidence mapped. Digital sign-offs. Done.

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School Plan

£299
per year
  • Up to 5 ECTs
  • Everything in Free Setup
  • Evidence portfolio & tracking
  • Progress review reports
  • Email support
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Multi-Academy Trust

£799
per year
  • Up to 20 ECTs across schools
  • All School Plan features
  • Trust-wide reporting dashboard
  • School-led training module upload
  • Priority support
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✅ Why Schools Love ECT Journey

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Pay per ECT - Only pay for seats you actually use
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