Our ECTE Training Programme Offers
Research shows that the first few years of teacher development are the most crucial. That’s why our highly supportive programmes aim to develop knowledge, understanding and confidence, supporting ECTs with a range of practical strategies and techniques to help them to thrive in their first years of teaching and beyond.

From September 2025 the Early Career Training Entitlement (ECTE) will replace the ECF as the programme title and the training programmes have been realigned to encompass the statutory framework in the ITTECF.
We have thoroughly interrogated the proposed offers from the accredited providers and developed a range of options that we are confident will best support the schools across the region.
We are delighted to share our offer three high-quality options for delivering the ECTE, ensuring your early career teachers receive the best possible support and development.
Further Information
Information on ECTE Training Programmes
Find out more information on our programme options, funding, how to register, and useful guides.
Find out moreResources and Events for Existing Cohorts
Resources for our existing Induction Tutors, Mentors and ECTs. View and book events, find workbooks and other resources.
Book events & find resourcesPlease email ECF@the3rivers.net for any ECT support. We are always happy to help.
The Three Rivers Teaching School is partnered with both Ambition Institute and the National Institute of Teaching to deliver programmes that are designed to support early career teachers and their mentors to embed the necessary standards of classroom practice, described in the framework.
“Life as a teacher begins the day you realise that you're always a learner.”
Susan Hines, Teachers as Learners