At Central South Consortium (CSC) we aim to ensure that every NQT has the necessary support during their induction period.
Bridging from QTS into Induction:
The CSC Induction team works closely with ITE staff at universities to enable individuals to achieve a successful transition from ITE into work. This includes a presentation in university and offering bridging support via Microsoft Teams.
- Click here to join the Team for new NQTs in 2025-26
- Explore the files in this Team for information about the induction process
Getting started:
- All NQTs employed in schools in Wales should be registered with EWC and understand the Induction process.
- All schools need to send an Induction Notification Form for all NQTs employed at their school within 10 days of the NQT starting employment.
- Any NQTs on a short term or daily supply basis are required to send a short term supply notification form to EWC.
- All NQTs and their mentors are required to attend a briefing session with regard to the statutory induction process. This session should be attended annually. Dates for briefings are posted on our Knowledge Bank page – green flyer for NQTs and yellow flyer for Mentors.
- All schools should have a trained Induction Mentor as NQTs have entitlement to support if they are on supply or longer term contracts.
Support for NQTs:
Please read the Statutory Induction Guidance here.
Professional Learning (PL):
NQTs are entitled to 10% non-contact time on top of PPA to engage in professional learning.
- National NQT programme (September - December 2025) – details coming soon...
- CSC regional NQT PL offer (January - June) - details coming soon...
Support and Guidance for Induction Mentors and Induction Validators:
- Mentors: please join the Regional Team for information about professional learning, regional events and resources to support your role.
- Professional learning for IMs is advertised via the school bulletin.
- Check out the Knowledge Bank for other useful documents such as reports, resources, events and guidance.
- Validators will be put into a Team when they begin their role.
For further support and guidance please contact:
Project Support Officer: Matthew Robbins
Adviser Early Careers and Appropriate Body: Rebecca Roach
Adviser Early Careers and Induction Co-ordinator: Lucy Donovan
