ECT Training

ECT training

ISTIP offers professional development to ECTs via regional training centres. A school will assign an ECT to a centre during the registration process.

 

There are two regional meetings for Year 1 ECTs (Autumn and Summer term) and one meeting for Year 2 ECTs (Spring term).

 

We also run webinars and in-person training throughout the year and these can be booked via the links below.

Bath

6th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
12th-March-27Year 2 ECTs
25th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Kingswood School
Lansdown, Bath
BA1 5RG

Berkshire

Prep School ECTs only, Year 2 only

12th-February-27Year 2 ECTs

Holme Grange School
Heathlands Road, Wokingham, Berkshire
RG40 3AL

Berkshire

15th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
9th-February-27Year 2 ECTs
28th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Reading Blue Coat School
Holme Park, Sonning on Thames,
Reading
RG4 6SU

Berkshire

Senior school ECTs only, Year 2 only

24th-February-27Year 2 ECTs

Wellington College
Crowthorne, Berkshire
RG45 7PU

Birmingham

Date: TBC

Edgbaston High School for Girls
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 3TS

Cheshire

9th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
12th-February-27Year 2 ECTs
17th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

The Grange School
Hartford, Northwich
CW8 1LU

Cheshire

8th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
9th-March-27Year 2 ECTs
19th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

The King’s School
Macclesfield, Cheshire
SK10 1DA

Devon

17th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
25th-February-27Year 2 ECTs
20th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Blundell’s
Tiverton, Devon
EX16 4DN

East Midlands

8th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
11th-February-27Year 2 ECTs
14th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Trent College
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG10 4AD

East Sussex

9th-October-26Year 1 ECTs

Brighton College
Eastern Road, Brighton
Sussex (East)
BN2 0AL

Gloucestershire

13th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
26th-February-27Year 2 ECTs
7th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Dean Close School
Shelburne Rd
Cheltenham
GL51 6HE

Hampshire

19th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
2nd-March-27Year 2 ECTs
18th-June-27Year 1 ECTs

Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2LN

Hertfordshire

20th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
12th-March-27Year 2 ECTs
11th-June-27Year 1 ECTs

Haileybury
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG13 7NU

Hertfordshire

14th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
11th-February-27Year 2 ECTs
25th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Habs Elstree
Butterfly Lane, Elstree
Hertfordshire
WD6 3AF

Kent

29th-September-26Year 1 ECTs
26th-January-27Year 2 ECTs
11th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Tonbridge School
High Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1JP

Leeds

5th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
1st-February-27Year 2 ECTs
5th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

The Grammar School at Leeds
Leeds
LS17 8GS

London/North East

6th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
10th-March-27Year 2 ECTs
17th-June-27Year 1 ECTs

Forest School
Nr Snaresbrook, London
E17 3PY

London/ North West

11th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
3rd-March-27Year 2 ECTs
14th-June-27Year 1 ECTs

The Godolphin and Latymer School, Iffley Rd, London W6 0PG

London/South East

21st-October-26Year 1 ECTs
3rd-March-27Year 2 ECTs
12th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Dulwich College
Dulwich, London
SE21 7LD

London / South West

13th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
10th-February-27Year 2 ECTs
14th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Emanuel School
London
SW11 1HS

London/West

4th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
3rd-March-27Year 2 ECTs
12th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Kingston Grammar School
London Road,
KT2 6PY

Manchester/NW

17th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
25th-February-27Year 2 ECTs
18th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Bolton School
Chorley New Road, Bolton
BL1 4PA

Norfolk

6th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
2nd-February-27Year 2 ECTs
7th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Norwich School
70 The Close
Norwich, Norfolk
NR1 4DD

Northamptonshire

6th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
11th-March-27Year 2 ECTs
12th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Oundle School
Oundle, Peterborough
PE8 4GH

Oxford

27th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
9th-March-27Year 2 ECTs
14th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Magdalen College School
Cowley Place, Oxford
OX4 1DZ

Somerset

3rd-November-26Year 1 ECTs
9th-February-27Year 2 ECTs
4th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Millfield School
Street, Somerset
BA16 0YD

Surrey

Prep School ECTs only

12th-October-26Year 1 ECTs
11th-March-27Year 2 ECTs
20th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Danes Hill
Oxshott, Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 0JG

Surrey

Senior school ECTs only

12th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
18th-March-27Year 2 ECTs
6th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

St George’s College
Weybridge, Weybridge Road
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 2QS

Surrey

12th-November-26Year 1 ECTs
28th-January-27Year 2 ECTs
19th-May-27Year 1 ECTs

Surbiton High School
Surbiton Crescent, Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2JT

ECT Webinars

ISTIP runs professional development webinars for ECTs. 
You will need to register for any webinars you wish to attend. Registration links are available below. The webinars will be recorded and sent out to all who are registered.
If you have any queries about the webinars, please contact Amy Cooper (amy.cooper@istip.co.uk)

10th September 2026

Introduction to ISTIP

This webinar is for ECTs starting the induction process

Book Here

15th September 2026

Introduction to ISTIP – Year 2 ECTs

This webinar is for ECTs who have moved to ISTIP in their second year of induction

Book Here

21st September 2026

Introduction to ISTIP

This webinar is for ECTs starting the induction process. It is a repeat of the session on the 10th September. You do not have to attend both webinars

Book Here

22nd September 2026

AI and the Classroom

In this session, Tom Wade will explore how AI can support teaching and learning in practical, manageable ways, while also helping to ease teacher workload. As the technology continues to evolve quickly, we will also take time to reflect on the potential pitfalls and ethical considerations for both teachers and pupils.

Book Here

12th October 2026

Teacher Mental Health and Wellbeing

In this session, Faye McGuiness from Education Support will share practical, research-informed approaches to teacher wellbeing and mental health. Grounded in real experience, it offers useful ideas to support resilience and ongoing professional growth – helping teachers feel more supported in their day-to-day work.

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9th November 2026

The Boys in the Room: Understanding and Countering the Manosphere in Schools

In this session, Matt Pinkett explores the growing influence of the manosphere on boys and young men, and what it means for schools. Drawing on his work and experience, he offers insight into these online spaces alongside practical ways educators can respond with confidence and care.

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In-Person Training

Our in-person training session dates can be found below.
There is a fee to schools of £75 per ECT to attend in-person training. For any queries, please contact Amy Cooper (amy.cooper@istip.co.uk). To register your interest, please use the booking link below; places will be confirmed via email.