Steplab

How do I log in to Steplab

Steplab should only be accessed from the MyECT homepage. Please log in to your MyECT account, click the person icon in the top right hand corner and choose Steplab.

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I cannot access any self study modules

After you have completed your Steplab Access Form, it takes a little while for your self study modules to be released. If you are unable to access the modules after a week, please contact ectsupport@ambition.org.uk and they will be able to help.

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What is the difference between logging coaching and a drop-in

Coaching is where the observation is logged and the ECT's development focus is selected. A drop-in is a top up to this - you can use it to give them extra feedback on their current development focus or positive feedback. 

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Steplab Knowledge Base

Steplab has a useful support section, providing answers to frequently asked questions for ECTs, mentors and induction tutors, as well as a helpful search function at the top of the page. Find the 'Support' section in the left hand menu of the Steplab homepage.

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Diagnostic tool

The diagnostic tool is available to all ECTs at the start of your second year on the programme. The feedback from each question will help you to work with your mentor to plan which modules to revisit, as well as which stretch modules to complete, in year 2.

More information about the diagnostic tool and how to use it can be found here.

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I’m a year 2 ECT, how do I access all my modules?

1. Click on the 'Learn' tab on your Steplab homepage
2. Look at the 'Select a course' box. Click on 'Early Career Teachers Year 2'
3. Look at the 'Select next module to study' box
4. Click on Behaviour, Instruction or Subject (click 'See all studies' if not showing)
5. Click on one of the options. The box will expand and show a history of modules completed in the first year and any outstanding modules. Three different statuses indicate module completion and progress history:Previously completed on Early Career Teachers Year 1, Not yet completed and Completed on (date)
6. Click on any of the modules to revisit the content.

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I am leaving my school at the end of term, how do I show what I have already studied?

To make sure you have a record of the content you have already studied, you can download a 'learning log' from Steplab by following the steps below.

1. Login to Steplab via MyECT
2. Go to 'Profile'
3. Click on 'Explore my Portolio'
4. Under the 'Export Portfolio' section, click on 'Begin the export'

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I forgot to log a coaching session on Steplab, can I add this now?

Yes. Additional coaching sessions can be logged on Steplab using the 'coach again' function. Guidance on how to use this function can be found here.

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For Induction Tutor specific Steplab FAQs click here.

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Ambition have shared video versions of their Steplab training, each of which focuses on what a participant in their role needs to know and do on Steplab. Please use the links below to access the video appropriate to your role.