Progress Review and Assessment Form Deadlines
All ECT progress reviews and assessment forms are submitted to the appropriate body (OTSA) using ECT Manager.
Full Time ECTs - Began September 2024
Deadlines for submission of formal assessments for full time ECTs who started year 1 of induction in September 2024 and who are serving year 2 of induction in the academic year 2025-26.
Progress Review 3 - 12 December 2025
Progress Review 4 - 20 March 2026
Final assessment - 3 July 2026
Part Time ECTs - Began September 2024
Deadlines for submission of formal assessments for part time ECTs who started year 1 of induction in September 2024 are as detailed in the table below.
If an ECT has a different start date, please contact ect@otsa.org.uk
| FTE | Assessment 1 | Final Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 29/01/2027 | 13/07/2029 |
| 0.5 | 03/07/2026 | 07/07/2028 |
| 0.6 | 27/03/2026 | 25/11/2027 |
| 0.7 | 09/01/2026 | 20/05/2027 |
| 0.8 | 04/11/2025 | 05/02/2027 |
If an ECT’s FTE is not listed above, please contact ect@otsa.org.uk for assistance.
If any changes are made to an ECT's contracted hours during the induction period, the assessment due dates will need to be recalculated. Please contact ect@otsa.org.uk.
Full Time ECTs - Began September 2025
Deadlines for submission for full time ECTs who started year 1 of induction in September 2025 and who are serving year 1 of induction in the academic year 2025-26.
Progress Review 1 - 12 December 2025
Progress Review 2 - 20 March 2026
First assessment - 3 July 2026
Part Time ECTs - Began September 2025
Deadlines for submission of formal assessments for part time ECTs starting 1 September 2025 are as detailed in the table below.
If an ECT has a different start date, please contact ect@otsa.org.uk.
| FTE | Assessment 1 | Final Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 28/01/2028 | 12/07/2030 |
| 0.5 | 02/07/2027 | 06/07/2029 |
| 0.6 | 26/03/2027 | 24/11/2028 |
| 0.7 | 08/01/2027 | 21/05/2028 |
| 0.8 | 06/11/2026 | 04/02/2028 |
If an ECT’s FTE is not listed above, please contact ect@otsa.org.uk for assistance.
If any changes are made to an ECT's contracted hours during the induction period, the assessment due dates will need to be recalculated. Please contact ect@otsa.org.uk.
