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 2026-27.
- 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 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 website.
- 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:
Find out more about the support available for NQTs in this short video:
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.
- 2026-27 National NQT programme (September - December) – details coming soon...
- 2026-27 CSC regional NQT PL offer (January - June) - details coming soon...
New Self-Registration Process for Supply NQTs
NQTs working on supply are now able to self-register on our website to access our professional learning events. Please click the 'Log in' button in the blue banner at the top of the website and select 'Supply NQT Sign-up'. You will then be required to complete our registration form. Please enter your @hwbcymru.net email address to sign up. Once you have submitted the form you will receive a verification email to complete the process. You can then log into the website by selecting the 'Log in as Supply NQT' button.
Support and Guidance for Induction Mentors and Induction Validators:
Find out more about the role of the Appropriate Body and how NQT induction is assessed in this short video:
- 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 Team and the school bulletin.
- Check out the NQT page on our website 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:
Adviser Early Careers and Appropriate Body: Rebecca Roach
Adviser Early Careers and Induction Co-ordinator: Lucy Donovan