Release notes

Use this page to find out what's changed in the 'Register early career teachers' API.

We publish release notes whenever we make updates, including new features, improvements, deprecations or breaking changes. This helps lead providers keep their integration working smoothly and avoid unexpected issues.

19 January 2026 Declaration endpoints added, completing the RECT API in sandbox

Sandbox release

19 January 2026 Change schedules endpoint released to the Register ECTs sandbox with updated validation rules

Sandbox release

17 December 2025 Unfunded mentors endpoint now available in the Register ECTs sandbox

Sandbox release

17 December 2025 Transfers endpoint now available in the Register ECTs sandbox with updated leaving and date handling logic

Sandbox release

27 November 2025 Defer, withdraw, and resume endpoints endpoints added to the Register ECTs API with updated validation rules

Breaking change Sandbox release

7 November 2025 GET participants endpoints added to sandbox

New field Removed field Sandbox release

26 September 2025 Partnerships endpoints now in sandbox for testing

New field Removed field Sandbox release

13 August 2025 Schools endpoints now in sandbox for testing

Sandbox release

12 August 2025 Delivery partner details available in API sandbox

Sandbox release

23 June 2025 View financial statements in test environment

Removed field Sandbox release