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Notice of new service (service launched, registration 2026-2027 not yet open)

When

April 28 (service launch)

Why

To tell schools about:

  • a service to register ECTs and mentors for training that replaces the current service
  • the different way to sign in and the need for a DfE sign-in account
  • what they need to do now
  • new features
  • when schools can expect registration to open

Subject: Changes to the way schools register and manage early career teachers and mentors

Changes to the way schools register and manage early career teachers and mentors

Hello ((sit_name)),

We’re sending you this email as our records show that you’re the induction tutor for ((school_name)).

We’re making changes to the way schools register and manage ECTs and mentors online with the DfE.

What these changes mean for your school

Signing into the service is different

You’ll need a DfE Sign-in account to use the service.

DfE Sign-in is a single sign-on service that provides access to DfE services. Your school might already use it for other DfE services and you might already have a DfE Sign-in account.

If you do not have a DfE Sign-in account, you can create one.

How DfE Sign-in works

  1. Schools need to appoint a DfE Sign-in approver. This person verifies the identity of users before giving access to services. The approver is often the headteacher or administrator.
  2. Users who want access to DfE services need to create a DfE Sign-in account. They use their account to select their school and request access to services.

You can get help with DfE Sign-in.

What you need to do now

You do not need to do anything now, although you can use the service to manage your existing ECTs and mentors.

Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is not open yet. We’ll send you an email when it opens. We expect this to be in June 2026.

Changes to the service

More than one school user can use the register service

Your school’s DfE Sign-in approver can give access to the register early career teachers service to multiple users.

Lead provider training for ECTs and mentors

Lead providers can be selected for individual ECTs and mentors (if your school uses a provider-led training programme).

Manage ECTs and mentors leaving schools

You can now tell us when an ECT or mentor has left your school and is not expected to return.

Regards,

Teacher Continuing Professional Development Department for Education