Mentor training and development opportunities 2023-24

In preparation for 2023-24 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 an up to date list of training dates please visit the Mentor Space.

Complete online training

Stage 1: Core mentor training and development (online units 1 and 2)

This online unit provides mentors with the research evidence and underlying principles for mentoring at Edge Hill University. It considers the evidence base for mentoring, drawing on the Sims et al., 2021 characteristics of effective teacher professional development. This unit also introduces mentors to the Edge Hill University vision and values, our approach to the core content framework, and the Weekly Cycle for Mentoring approach.

Stage 2: Phase specific training and development

Tailored to the specific placement phases and trainees’, mentors will receive guidance about the curriculum appropriate to the phase, the content of centre-based training to date, and expectations whilst on professional practice. Key expectations, principles, and processes including the use of phase specific key documentation will be covered, to ensure the integration of University and School based training.

Stage 3: Mentor Development Self-Study

Using the Mentor Space mentors familiarise themselves with the partnership agreement, curriculum documentation and professional practice forms.

Access the Mentor Space PEY

Mentor training sessions are an important element of our provision to ensure that mentors have the information and support needed to coach and mentor our trainee teachers during their Professional Practice. The training is required for anyone involved with the mentoring of Secondary trainees and in 2023/24 there are three aspects of training to be completed.

Training for 2023/24 will be in three stages: core, phase, and course for all Secondary mentors. Mentor training covers all aspects of Professional Practice including the Edge Hill approach to mentoring, the ITE curriculum, the role of the mentor and Link Tutor, timetable/workload and paperwork. All aspects of training will be delivered throughout the year in line with placement patterns.

Complete online training

Stage 1: Core mentor development (online units 1 and 2)

This online unit provides mentors with the research evidence and underlying principles for mentoring at Edge Hill University. It considers the evidence base for mentoring drawing on the Sims et al., 2021 characteristics of effective teacher professional development.

Stage 2: Phase specific training and development.

Tailored to the Secondary ITE phase, mentors will receive guidance about the ITE curriculum within the Secondary phase, how to assess trainees during placement, the relevant paperwork, and the weekly mentor meeting. All sessions are open to all Secondary mentors although the focus will vary to fit the pattern of placement start dates. The sessions will be run via Microsoft Teams and a full list of dates can be found below. The links will open 15 minutes before the start time at 3:30pm with the training commencing at 3:45pm for 30 minutes. From 4:15pm, mentors will be invited to remain online and complete their course subject specific training which will last for 30 minutes (stage 3).

To book your training, please complete the relevant booking form.

Phase and trainee start date	Phase specific training dates	Booking form
Secondary (with a focus on the PG introductory phase) 16 October 2023	2 October 2023 – 20 October 2023	Booking form
Secondary (with focus on the PG Developmental phase) 15 January 2024	2 January 2024 – 19 January 2024	Booking form
Secondary (with a focus on the UG Consolidation/Yr3 phase) 22 January 2024	8 January 2024 – 26 January 2024	Booking form
Secondary (with a focus on the PG consolidation phase) 25 March 2024	11 March 2024 – 29 March 2024	Booking form
Secondary (with a focus on the UG Introductory/Yr1 and Developmental/Yr2phases) 29 April 2024	15 April 2024 – 3 May 2024	Booking form

Stage 3: Secondary course specific training and development

Tailored to the specific ITE course which the mentee is taking, mentors will receive guidance about the ITE curriculum on that course/subject, teaching expectations on placement, lesson planning and workload, and the weekly mentor meeting. All training will be run via Microsoft Teams and will be delivered by course specific tutors. The sessions will be run via Microsoft Teams and a full list of dates can be found below. Mentors are invited to undertake their phase training (stage 2) which will run prior to the course training at 3:45pm for 30 minutes, followed by subject specific training at 4:15pm for 30 minutes.

Mentor training sessions are an important element of our provision to ensure that mentors have the information and support needed to coach and mentor our FET trainees during their Professional Practice. The training is required for anyone involved with the mentoring of Further Education & Training trainees and in 2023/24 there are three aspects of training to be completed. Mentor training covers all aspects of Professional Practice, including models of mentoring, the Edge Hill approach to mentoring, the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Professional Standards for Post-14 curriculum, supporting trainees as FE subject specialists, the role of the mentor and Link Tutor, timetable/workload, and paperwork. All aspects of training will be delivered in line with placement patterns.

Complete online training

Stage 1: Core mentor development (Online units 1 and 2)

This online unit provides all mentors with the research evidence and underlying principles for mentoring at Edge Hill University. It considers the evidence base for mentoring, drawing on the Sims et al., 2021 characteristics of effective teacher professional development. This unit also introduces mentors to the Edge Hill University vision and values, our approach to the core content framework, and the Weekly Cycle for Mentoring approach.

Stage 2: Further Education and Training (FET) phase specific training and development

Tailored to the Further Education ITE phase, mentors will receive guidance about the ITE curriculum within the FE phase, how to assess trainees during placement, the relevant paperwork, and the weekly mentor meeting. The sessions will be run via Microsoft Teams and a full list of dates can be found below. The links will open 15 minutes before the start time at 3:45pm with the training commencing at 4pm for 45 minutes.

To book to attend your training, please complete the relevant booking form.

Phase and trainee start date	Phase specific training	Can I book?	Booking form
Further Education & Training 30 October	2 October 2023 – 10 November 2023	Yes	Book Further Education & Training

Stage 3: FET course specific training and development

Mentor Development Self-study

Using the Mentor Space, mentors familiarise themselves with the partnership agreement, curriculum handbook, and professional practice forms for Further Education and training.