Mentor training and development 2022-23
Primary & Early Years Mentor Training
In preparation for 2022-23 placements, all new and existing mentors are invited to attend a range of mentor training and development opportunities. Mentor training is in three stages and opportunities will be provided throughout the year. Please see below for the confirmed dates and options for the Autumn term. For an up to date list of training dates please visit the Primary and Early Years Mentor Space.
Core mentor training
• Being an effective mentor
• Understanding the EHU curriculum and professional practice paperwork
• All new and existing mentors to attend prior to professional practice starting.
Option A
Location: Edge Hill University in person
*Funding available for supply cover
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday 20 October 2022 | 2pm – 4pm |
| Wednesday 9 November 2022 | 2pm – 4pm |
| Tuesday 22 November 2022 | 2pm – 4pm |
Option B
Location: Microsoft Teams online
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 27 September 2022 | 3:30pm – 5pm |
| Thursday 29 September 2022 | 3:30pm – 5pm |
| Thursday 13 October 2022 | 3:30pm – 5pm |
| Monday 14 November 2022 | 3:30pm – 5pm |
| Tuesday 15 November 2022 | 3:30pm – 5pm |
Option C
Cluster Training delivered by Lead Link Tutors (LLTs)
Dates and times by arrangement.
Option D
Individual Training delivered by Link Tutors prior to each placement.
Link Tutors will contact mentors prior to the start of the placement. Where mentors haven’t attended core training in 2022-23, Link Tutors will make an in person visit to the school / setting to deliver one to one mentor training.
In order to support your attendance at the training session, the Faculty of Education are pleased to offer the reimbursement of the cost of 1/2 day supply cover (at the rate of £90). Please note that invoicing will not be required, payment will be paid automatically to your school/setting.
Departmental mentor training
• A specific briefing for each placement cohort.
• The placement leader will provide information about the curriculum studied by the cohort and the current training priorities.
• All new and existing mentors to attend prior to professional practice starting.
Option A
Location: Microsoft Teams online
Dates and times will be sent to mentors once placements are confirmed.
Option B
Location: Asynchronously access the recording of the briefing via the Mentor Space prior to the placement.
Advanced mentor development
• Further development opportunities
• Available to all mentors
Please see the mentor space for further information. For dates and times visit Primary and Early Years Mentor Space.
Primary and Early Years Mentor SpaceSecondary & Further Education Mentor Training
As part of our Ofsted compliance and Quality Assurance we require all mentors to be trained once per academic year regardless of any previous mentoring experience or training. Training for the Academic Year 2022/23 covers all aspects of Professional Practice including the ITT curriculum, instructional coaching, the role of the mentor and Link Tutor, timetable/workload, paperwork, and the FoE mentor space.
Please click here to view the details of our Mentor Development Sessions and how to register your attendance.