ECT Induction Guide
Fully Editable Year 1 & 2 Program
Weekly Activities, Reflections & Self-Assessment
This comprehensive Early Career Teacher (ECT) Induction Guide provides a complete, fully editable two-year program aligned with the Early Career Framework (ECF) and Teachers’ Standards in England. Perfect for mentors, induction tutors, and ECTs themselves, this resource offers a structured, week-by-week approach designed to support teacher development, reflection, and retention.
Key Features:
Covers the full 2-year ECT induction period, including statutory expectations and best practice guidance
39 weekly modules for Year 1 and a full suite of sessions for Year 2
Mentor and ECT activities mapped to ECF strands (Standards 1–8) and Teachers’ Standards
Weekly guided reflection prompts and academic references
Practical activities including lesson observations, co-planning, assessment strategies, SEND support, and more
Printable and editable ECF Self-Assessment Trackers
Includes development action plan templates and progress review prompts
Evidence-informed and grounded in leading academic research (e.g. Wiliam, Rosenshine, Myatt, Quigley)
Ideal for:
Induction tutors overseeing ECTs
Mentors supporting ECT professional development
ECTs seeking structured guidance and reflective tools
Schools delivering their own ECF-based programmes
Whether you’re a school using the DfE-funded provider route or a school-led programme, this guide ensures ECTs are supported with depth, clarity, and rigour—while reducing workload for mentors.
Provided as a fully editable Word document.
Starting a teaching career can be both exciting and overwhelming. Unpicking the ECF is an essential guide that demystifies the Early Career Framework (ECF) and Teachers’ Standards in England. This e-book offers clear, practical advice for early career teachers (ECTs) and their mentors, focusing on how to navigate the first two years of teaching with confidence.
From setting high expectations and promoting pupil progress to managing behaviour effectively and fulfilling wider professional responsibilities, this book covers it all. With detailed strategies, reflection templates, and step-by-step guides, Unpicking the ECF provides invaluable support for ECTs aiming to meet the required standards and excel in their teaching careers.
Whether you are a new teacher looking for guidance or a mentor seeking effective ways to support your ECT, this e-book is a must-have resource to ensure success in the classroom and beyond.
This comprehensive teaching pack is designed specifically for tutors delivering the NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Creative Craft (Cookery) [QN: 603/3253/0], with a focus on the engaging project theme Celebration Foods from Around the World.
Ideal for one two-hour session per week across an academic year (34 weeks), this resource includes both a fully structured Teacher Delivery Guide and a learner-friendly Assessment Evidence Workbook.
Project Theme:
Learners explore and recreate artisan food products inspired by cultural and global celebrations – from Diwali sweets and Chinese mooncakes to Mexican Pan de Muerto and Caribbean breads. The brief simulates a real-world commission, encouraging commercial awareness, creativity, and practical cookery skills.
Included in this resource pack:
Teacher Delivery Guide with detailed weekly breakdowns, learning outcomes, suggested activities, assessment opportunities and resource lists.
Student Evidence Workbook aligned to NCFE assessment criteria, covering research, idea development, material and technique analysis, commercial brief response, production planning, and final evaluation.
Templates and Worksheets including mood boards, ingredient comparison tables, client brief breakdowns, personal development action plans, and more.
Assessment points clearly mapped out with expected completion times.
Skills Developed:
In-depth research and cultural understanding
Advanced food preparation and artisan techniques
Client communication and commercial planning
Reflective evaluation and personal development
Perfect for tutors looking to deliver a creative, vocationally rich experience that builds confidence, independence, and real-world cookery skills.
Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance - Full Student Workbook
BTEC Level 3 National Business Learning Aims A to F
This updated and fully editable workbook supports the delivery of Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance for the BTEC Level 3 National Business course. Structured around Learning Aims A to F, the workbook offers clear, accessible content alongside a wide variety of activities to develop learner understanding and exam readiness.
What’s inside:
Learning Aim A: The purpose and importance of personal finance - budgeting, money management and payment methods.
Learning Aim B: Financial institutions and advice - consumer protection, types of providers, and how financial services support individuals.
Learning Aim C: Key features of financial documents and interpreting financial data including cash flow forecasts and break-even charts.
Learning Aim D: Understanding accounting terminology and functions – with explanations of assets, liabilities, capital income, and expenditure.
Learning Aim E: Statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position with walk through and practice tasks.
Learning Aim F: Ratio analysis including liquidity, profitability, and efficiency, supported by worked examples and space for student calculation and analysis.
Key features:
Covers all six learning aims (A to F)
Updated in line with recent assessment guidance
Student-friendly layout with space for notes and practice
Suitable for use in lessons, homework, or independent revision
Designed to support diverse learners with clear language and scaffolded tasks
This is a high-quality resource ideal for teachers delivering Unit 3 and learners preparing for the external exam.
BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Enterprise & Entrepreneurship – Unit 1 Student Companion Resource
(Authorised Assignment Brief-aligned – Brief not included)
This comprehensive Unit 1 Companion has been designed to support students undertaking the BTEC Level 3 National in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. It aligns with the structure and assessment criteria of the authorised assignment brief for Unit 1 (Enterprise and Entrepreneurs), but please note: the official brief itself is not included, as it is a secure document provided by Pearson/Edexcel and must be accessed via Edexcel Online.
What’s included in this resource:
Full Student Companion Pack
Organised in line with the four learning aims (A–D), the resource provides clear and student-friendly explanations, real-world case studies, key term definitions, and structured knowledge organisers to deepen understanding.
Knowledge Organisers
Condensed, topic-by-topic summaries that break down key knowledge points, definitions, examples, and case studies. These are ideal for revision or reference when writing assignments.
Quizzes and Checkpoints
Each section includes revision quizzes with multiple choice and short answer questions to test and consolidate knowledge. A great tool for retrieval practice.
Assignment Planning Grids
Two detailed assignment preparation grids are provided (for Assignment 1 and Assignment 2) to help students plan and structure their responses in line with assessment criteria (P, M and D tasks). Includes structured prompts, sentence starters, and question scaffolds.
Case Study Examples Throughout
Includes a wide range of relevant case studies from UK and global enterprises, such as Gymshark, Dyson, Innocent Drinks, Greggs, BrewDog, and Uber. These help students apply theory to practice.
Covers All Learning Aims in Depth:
A: Explore the nature of enterprise
B: Investigate the motivations for entrepreneurship
C: Examine the opportunities and constraints for enterprises and entrepreneurs
D: Examine the entrepreneurial skills required to launch an enterprise
This resource is perfect for:
Teachers delivering Unit 1 and seeking high-quality, classroom-ready materials
Students looking for structured support with independent learning or assignment writing
Schools aiming to improve outcomes and reduce workload in vocational business courses
Please remember: the official BTEC authorised assignment brief is not included, and users must access this directly via Edexcel/Pearson platforms.
Are you looking to progress onto the Upper Pay Range (UPR)? This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to understand the process, meet the required standards, and successfully apply for progression.
This resource includes:
A step-by-step guide to the UPR application process
Clear explanations of the required criteria (Highly Competent, Substantial, and Sustained)
Practical examples of evidence you can use to demonstrate your impact
A model UPR progression policy for schools
A detailed breakdown of professional standards linked to career progression
Designed for teachers, school leaders, and appraisers, this resource is an essential tool for navigating pay progression under the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
Perfect for self-assessment, performance management discussions, or supporting colleagues, this guide ensures you have everything you need to make a strong case for UPR progression.
Ideal for: Teachers applying for UPR, school leaders, and appraisers
Aligned with: The latest teacher pay policies in England
Download now and take the next step in your teaching career!
A series of activities designed to stretch and challenge A Level Computer Science students.
These activities include articles, TED Talks, YouTube clips, Documentaries and Podcasts, all of which will facilitate wider knowledge and understanding of the key topic areas of the syllabus.
Activities come with a Cornell Note Taking template
A series of activities designed to stretch and challenge A Level Business Studies students.
These activities include articles, TED Talks, YouTube clips, Documentaries and Podcasts, all of which will facilitate wider knowledge and understanding of the key topic areas of the syllabus.
Activities come with a Cornell Note Taking template
A set of 147 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies Theme 1: Marketing and people
Due to bundle size restrictions, the bundle excludes 1.2.3, 1.2.4 and 1.2.5 but if the bundle is purchased, and you email proof of this (the TES resource receipt email) to mrsstrickey@gmail.com, I will be happy to email the missing case studies to you.
Each case study relates to a relevant business, contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
All 33 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business studies 1.5 Entrepreneurs and Leaders, including:
1.5.1 Role of an entrepreneur
1.5.2 Entrepreneurial motives and characteristics
1.5.3 Business objectives
1.5.4 Forms of business
1.5.5 Business choices
1.5.6 Moving from entrepreneur to leader
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A set of 3 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business covering 1.5.5 Business choices and 1.5.6 Moving from entrepreneur to leader, including:
1.5.5 Business choices
a) Opportunity cost
b) Choices and potential trade-offs
1.5.6 Moving from entrepreneur to leader
a) The difficulties in developing from an entrepreneur to a leader
A set of 10 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies on 1.5.4 Forms of Business, including:
a) Sole trader, partnership and private limited company
b) Franchising, social enterprise, lifestyle businesses, online businesses
c) Growth to PLC and stock market flotation
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
All 45 case studies for 1.4 Managing people including:
1.4.1 Approaches to staffing
1.4.2 Recruitment, selection and training
1.4.3 Organisational design
1.4.4 Motivation in theory and practice
1.4.5 Leadership
Each case study is related to a real life business example, contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A set of 8 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies 1.5.3 Business Objectives, including:
a) Survival
b) Profit maximisation
c) Other objectives:
o sales maximisation
o market share
o cost efficiency
o employee welfare
o customer satisfaction
o social objectives
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A set of 7 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies 1.5.2 Entrepreneurial motives and characteristics, including:
a) Characteristics and skills required
b) Reasons why people set up businesses:
o financial motives: profit maximisation and profit satisficing
o non-financial motives: ethical stance, social entrepreneurship, independence and home working
A set of 4 case studies covering Edexcel A Level Business Studies 1.5.1 Role of an Entrepreneur, including:
a) Creating and setting up a business
b) Running and expanding/developing a business
c) Innovation within a business (intrapreneurship)
d) Barriers to entrepreneurship
e) Anticipating risk and uncertainty in the business
environment
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A set of 5 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies 1.4.5 Leadership including:
a) Leadership:
o the distinction between management and leadership
b) Types of leadership style:
o autocratic
o paternalistic
o democratic
o laissez-faire
A set of 18 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies 1.4.4 Motivation in theory and practice, including:
a) The importance of employee motivation to a business
b) Motivation theories:
o Taylor (scientific management)
o Mayo (human relations theory)
o Maslow (hierarchy of needs)
o Herzberg (two factor theory)
c) Financial incentives to improve employee performance:
o piecework
o commission
o bonus
o profit share
o performance-related pay
d) Non-financial techniques to improve employee performance:
o delegation
o consultation
o empowerment
o team working
o flexible working
o job enrichment
o job rotation
o job enlargement
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A set of 9 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies on 1.4.3 Organisational Design including:
a) Structure:
o hierarchy
o chain of command
o span of control
o centralised and decentralised
b) Types of structure:
o tall
o flat
o matrix
c) Impact of different organisational structures on business efficiency and motivation
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A set of 5 case studies covering Edexcel A Level Business 1.4.2 Recruitment and Selection, including:
Recruitment and selection process:
o internal versus external recruitment
b) Costs of recruitment, selection and training
c) Types of training:
o induction
o on-the-job
o off-the-job
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.