Appropriate Body (AB)
All schools that employ an early career teacher (ECT) offering statutory induction must register their ECT with an Appropriate Body (AB). This is separate to and independent of any Early Career Training Programme which the ECT is required to complete.
Role of an AB
The Appropriate Body has two key roles in supporting Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) over the two-year induction period:
monitoring to ensure ECT support and statutory entitlements are in place
monitoring assessment to ensure ECTs are fairly and consistently assessed
An Appropriate Body makes the final decision, based on the Headteacher’s recommendation, as to whether an ECT has satisfactorily met the Teachers’ Standards
Supporting Schools in Gloucester, Tewkesbury and the Forest of Dean
Odyssey Teaching School Hub is proud to offer Appropriate Body Services to educational settings across Gloucester, Tewkesbury, and the Forest of Dean. We work in close partnership with schools to ensure a smooth and compliant statutory induction process for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
Our experienced team provides comprehensive support to Induction Tutors, offering expert advice, clear guidance, and timely supportive assistance throughout the induction period.
Why Choose Odyssey:
Expert tailored guidance & individual support for Induction Tutors when concerns arise around ECT progress or wellbeing.
Regular online briefings and bulletins to help Induction Tutors stay informed with up-to-date guidance, key information, and best practices.
Proactive communication for important dates and deadlines to help Induction Tutors stay organised, compliant and confident in their role.
Dedicated advice with our experienced team available via phone and email to provide prompt, practical support whenever it’s needed. This includes proactively arranging monitoring and on-site visits when they’ll be most helpful.
Register with Odyssey TSH AB
Odyssey TSH uses ECT Manager, a clear and secure paperless system for ECT registration, assessment and induction management.
Pricing for 2025-26
Pricing depends on the Early Career Training Programme route your school as has chosen and reflects the additional responsibilities required to ensure fidelity to the programme you offer.
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Provider-led Training Programme Schools using a DfE funded training provider £250 per ECT per year* |
School-led Training Programme School delivering their own training programme £250 per ECT per year* Plus Fidelity Check at £400 per day** |
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Additional fees: £100 per term per ECT registered for one or two terms |
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* Include monitoring and supporting ECT progress and assessment, ECT Manager registration, TRA registration, online and telephone support and first support visit. Additional visits may be chargeable dependant on circumstances.
**Fidelity Check to take place before the start of the induction period. Includes ensuring materials and sessions are in line with statutory guidance for induction and meet the ECTE induction programme standards. Number of days required will be dependent upon the school circumstances, etc and will be agreed in advance.
All prices are subject to VAT where applicable and will be reviewed annually.
Further information
For further information or to help register your teachers with the Odyssey Teaching School Hub Appropriate Body Service, please email admin@odysseytsh.org.
PDFs/Links:
ECF Induction Tutor Registration Guide
AB Handbook 2025-26
AB Policies