Introduction

Statutory induction applies to all teachers who gain their qualified teacher status (QTS) on, or after, 1 April 2003. On behalf of Welsh Government, we are responsible for a number of administrative activities associated with the induction programme, including:

• collecting, collating, and maintaining a central source of data for teachers undertaking the induction programme, including employment details as they progress through induction, a record of their induction mentor (IM) and induction validator (IV), and a record of the induction sessions completed
• sharing this information with other parties involved in the induction programme, including the newly qualified teacher (NQT), the IM, the IV, the induction coordinator at the Local Authority (LA)/regional consortia, and the appropriate body (AB) in induction
• administering induction funding to schools
• administering funding for the IV role to local authorities/regional education consortia
• hosting and providing access to the online statutory induction profile via the Professional Learning Passport (PLP)
• issuing induction certificates based upon induction results provided by the AB
• hearing induction appeals, guidance on which can be found on our website

This document sets out the steps required by all relevant parties to ensure we are able to fulfil these responsibilities.

It is important to note we are not able to provide advice and guidance regarding the delivery or content of the induction programme. For this, please contact the induction coordinator at your local authority.

Information about the induction arrangements in Wales, including access to the induction regulations, Welsh Government guidance, and the professional standards for teaching and leadership, can be found on Hwb.