Top tips for surviving and thriving in your ECT years! 10 top tips for your planner or classroom wall for an ECT to keep you on track and focused during your first years teaching from a 2024 ECT year 1. This is a reflection on my 1st year teaching and how I have succeeded in my first year. I have had KS3 and GCSE classes this year. Hopefully, these will help you too! Recommended printed with 2 sheets on 1 page for A5 versions or individual sheets for A4.