The ITT organisation you are working with has registered you for access to our Mentor Development Modules (MDMs); a professional development pathway for mentors. Our MDMs are a modular, flexible suite of resources for mentors aligned to, and offering progression against, each of the 19 strands of the Professional Framework.
The Mentor Development Modules are available via online self-directed study or through taught delivery from your ITT organisation; your ITT organisation will advise you on the delivery format and how they want you to engage with these resources.
On this dedicated page, you will find information and guidance for using our Mentor Development Modules.
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Getting Started and Accessing NASBTT Learn
The NASBTT Learn platform is home to our Mentor Development Modules (MDMs).
NASBTT Learn is accessible anytime, anywhere: both online and offline or on desktop, tablets and mobiles. The NASBTT Learn app is available from the Apple Store or Google Play; this allows for offline access for downloaded modules.
Accessing NASBTT Learn
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Using NASBTT Learn
The following 'How to' video will help you to get started with the NASBTT Learn platform.
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How to use the MDM modules and getting started
Module Information
Module summaries and suitability are available in the module information below.
Introducing level modules
Module summary
This module will share practical support with school-based mentors around how to inform and collaborate with their ITT provider in order to meet the needs of their mentees.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for lead and general mentors who wish to enhance and improve relationships and collaboration between provision and schools. The content aims to support mentors in school in reaching out to their providers more openly, as well as reminding both parties of the benefits to be gained when working collaboratively.
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Module summary
This module serves as an introduction to DEI within schools and ITT provision. It focusses on celebrating the individuality of our pupils and our mentees with a particular focus on the personal identity of the practitioner.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module need not have any prior training or knowledge on the topic. The module looks to raise awareness of the diverse range of identities within current classrooms. It also seeks to assist mentors in supporting their mentees to comfortably navigate, celebrate and thrive in diverse classrooms.
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Module summary
Instructional coaching has a wealth of benefits for pupils in the classroom and also mentees. In this module, we will look at instructional coaching and the research that underpins what we know about good practice and how this translates into the effective mentoring of novice teachers.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module should have prior training in instructional coaching.*
* If mentors are unfamiliar with instructional coaching, other modules within the suite of Mentor Development Modules will be more appropriate.
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Module summary
It is inevitable that challenges will arise in a novice teacher’s journey to QTS and beyond. This module will equip mentors in managing unpredictable situations, as well as signposting to further support should a situation need to be escalated.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for mentors who would like to build or develop their understanding of difficult conversations that are effective and impactful, but also compassionate and considerate.
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Module summary
Many mentees will work with a tutor or pastoral group from very early on in their careers. This module explores how to support mentees in this crucial role.
Module suitability
This module aims to deepen mentors’ understanding of the demands of pastoral care for new entrants into the teaching profession. In the post-pandemic age, the demands placed on classroom teachers regarding pastoral care have increased significantly. Additional pastoral responsibilities are often difficult to balance for new teachers who may still grappling with running an effective classroom and mastering their academic content. By clearly defining the pastoral role undertaken by mentees, mentors can reflect upon their own provision, ensuring that all bases are covered when supporting new teachers to support their pupils effectively.
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Module summary
The Teachers’ Standards state that teachers are expected to 'uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour', a statement which is inclusive of 'not undermining fundamental British values'. This module will reflect on how mentors can support their mentees in ensuring these issues are valued within their practice or curriculum area.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module should, as far as possible, have a basic awareness of the meaning of the term fundamental British values (FBV) and its links to schools in this country. As a minimum, mentors should want to explore what these values are and the purpose they serve by reflecting on how to best approach them in their own contexts, in line with national policy and guidelines.
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Module summary
This module explores the foundations of building positive home-school relationships and guides the mentor to consider ways in which they can support their mentee to build effective and impactful relationships with parents.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for mentors at all levels and no prior mentoring experience is required. Some reflections in this module ask the mentor to draw on their own experiences of interacting with parents and so some prior experience of building home-school relationships in their teaching role is assumed.
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Module summary
Much focus is rightly given to how our pupils learn and how we as teachers can support our learners to reach their potential. In this module, these same values and principles will be applied to the support of our mentees serving as a reminder that they too are on a journey of learning.
Module suitability
It would be beneficial if delegates engaging in this module have prior knowledge of the science of learning and Cognitive Load Theory.
This module is largely aimed at the mentors of teachers working towards QTS and, therefore, makes regular reference to mentees as ‘trainees’.
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Module summary
This introductory model will draw upon current advice and research-informed evidence to support mentors in being confident behaviouralists in their setting. We will specifically focus on an inclusive classroom and how unwanted behaviours can be well managed in any provision.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for all mentors, including those new to the role. It aims to introduce mentors to a small number of key areas that will support novice teachers to establish effective habits and strategies in the early stages of their career.
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Module summary
This module aims to break down labels and stereotypes around SEND, while equipping the mentor and mentee with a skill set to ensure their teaching spaces and environments are welcoming to all.
Module suitability
Mentors should have some understanding of SEND within school settings and their own provision, but no specific training or prior learning is required to engage with this module.
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Module summary
Sharing good practice is essential in ensuring progress for teachers at all stages of their careers, and especially for novice teachers. This module explores the benefits for mentors and mentees of working with and learning from expert colleagues.
Module suitability
This module is particularly suitable for mentors who are supporting trainee and early career teachers.
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Module summary
This introductory module will provide an overview of the importance of self-care and wellbeing for both mentors and their mentees. The module aims to raise awareness of the impact that pressure, stress and anxiety can have on all individuals.
Module suitability
General and lead mentors will benefit from engaging in this material, as an introduction to understanding mental health. Delegates will be equipped to support mentees as well as gain an awareness of how to improve wellbeing support across a setting. No prior experience in wellbeing or mental health support is required.
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Module summary
This module will help mentors understand cognitive science pedagogies, including metacognition. In turn, this will help mentors to support mentees to implement these into their own practice.
Module suitability
This module aims to give mentors time to reflect, ask questions and improve their own knowledge and understanding about metacognition in order to support their mentees fully.
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Module summary
Lead and general mentors will benefit from this module which explores the evolution of effective observation and feedback. Mentors will engage with the research behind how and why the traditional methods of lesson observations are changing.
Module suitability
This module encourages the development and sustainability of a safe environment in which to observe and feed back. Mentors will be equipped to implement good observational practice across their setting.
Mentors may also benefit from engaging with other introducing modules such as Difficult conversations and How trainees learn.
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Module summary
Mentors will learn what professional expectations in their provision look like from expert colleagues. Mentors will be equipped to support mentees with their day-to-day professionalism and reflect on what is meant by ‘core values’.
Module suitability
This module will look specifically at Part Two of the Teachers’ Standards and what it means to be professional in an education setting. It will equip mentors in supporting mentees to recognise and emulate professionalism in their own setting.
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Module summary
This module examines how mentors can use instructional coaching and deliberate practice to improve practice and outcomes for themselves and their mentees.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for mentors who are already familiar with the foundations of mentoring and coaching in Initial Teacher Training (ITT), and who have experience of leading mentees through the processes of instructional coaching. Mentors may have previously engaged with the Deliberate practice module.
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Module summary
In this module, mentors will be introduced to the key differences between mentoring and coaching, assessing the strengths of each approach and reflecting on the application of these to their own mentoring practice.
Module suitability
This module will support mentors who are at the beginning of their coaching journey. Mentors will gain a secure understanding of the key differences between mentoring and coaching and consider which methods are most appropriate for their own practice.
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Module summary
This module will allow mentors time to reflect on how mentee progress is tracked and recorded. The module will share good practice including examples and resources from expert colleagues and research.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module would benefit from prior engagement with the principles of instructional coaching as well as having had experience of mentoring and assessing novice teachers.
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Module summary
Becoming a reflective practitioner is a cornerstone of both mentor and mentee development. In this module, mentors will be supported in their own reflective practice with a view to modelling expertise to their mentees.
Module suitability
This module will support mentors in considering different approaches to reflective practice. Mentors will be equipped to support mentees whose self-reflection skills require development.
It may be useful to consider this module alongside those on coaching and mentoring.
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Module summary
The structure that Rosenshine's principles bring to classroom practice is well documented. This module examines how the principles can also benefit the mentoring process.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module are not required to have prior knowledge of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction. If mentors are unfamiliar with the principles, there are opportunities within this module for them to develop their understanding. Mentors can also refer to the resources and reference section for further information and to deepen their knowledge of the ten principles of instruction.
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Module summary
This introductory module takes a closer look at the statutory Teachers' Standards and the recommended Mentor Standards. It explores how to navigate these to ensure that best practice is embedded with reference to these expectations.
Module suitability
This module is designed to provide mentors with an introduction to the Department of Education’s Teachers’ Standards (2012) and the Mentor Standards (2016) and their application in the context of mentoring.
This module is most suited to mentors who have had little or no previous experience in the use of the Teachers’ Standards and Mentor Standards as a mentor but can be used by more experienced mentors to recap the key aspects of the two documents.
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Module summary
This module will examine the evolving landscape of technology in education including the importance, context and practical considerations around using technology in teaching and mentoring.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module should, as much as possible, possess basic digital competence skills. Ideally, they should be able to explore novel technology for the classroom with the intention of deploying this knowledge in their own teaching. As a minimum, they should be interested in the use of technology in their own settings and committed to improving their pupils' engagement and progress through technology.
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Module summary
This module will explain broadly how pupils learn and examine the different approaches to pupil assessment. Mentors will be supported to ensure their mentees are well equipped to effectively monitor pupil progress.
Module suitability
Mentors who wish to refresh or improve their or their mentees’ understanding of pupil assessment will benefit from this module. Some experience of assessment processes in line with QTS is assumed. This module will provide further research and explanation regarding the impact and outcomes of assessment in school.
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Module summary
This module is designed to introduce mentors working with trainees undertaking Initial Teacher Training (ITT) to the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF). This document sets out the entitlement that all trainee teachers should expect to receive during their training year.
Module suitability
This module assumes no prior knowledge of either the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF) or the Early Career Framework (ECF). It is particularly suitable for new mentors working in ITT for first time, or those who last worked in ITT prior to the publication of the CCF. It is also a useful refresher for experienced mentors.
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Module summary
This module aims to build familiarity and confidence with the Early Career Framework (ECF). Lead and general mentors will be supported in incorporating the ECF into their curriculum, as well as enabled to inform and guide their mentees.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for mentors who are new to supporting Early Career Teachers (ECTs). It is also suitable for mentors who may have experience of supporting Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and are now preparing to support ECTs through the ECF for the first time.
This module will support mentors irrespective of whether they will be accessing the funded Full Induction Programme (FIP), a school-led Core Induction Programme (CIP) or a school-developed ECT programme (DIY).
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Module summary
This module has an emphasis on the importance of good and current subject knowledge. The importance of research, networking and learning from expert colleagues in subject areas will also be addressed.
Module suitability
This module is particularly suited to lead or general mentors who are supporting mentees’ subject knowledge development. It will also benefit new and more experienced mentors who are looking to enhance their own subject knowledge.
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Embedding level modules
Module summary
The ITT Core Content Framework (CCF) is built on a number of research papers and makes specific recommendations based on this research. This module walks the mentor through the evidence base and aims to explain the rationale behind the recommendations made in the CCF.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for mentors who already have some familiarity with the ITT Core Content Framework and/or Early Career Framework. Mentors who have not yet encountered these documents may benefit from engaging with the introductory modules Understanding the CCF and Understanding the ECF.
This module is also suitable for lead mentors who are new to role and other teacher educators who would benefit from a deeper understanding of the evidence base underpinning these two frameworks.
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Module summary
This module aims to allow mentors to reflect on their own longer term professional development, as well as supporting them in guiding their mentees towards life-long learning. Mentors will consider how coaching skills gained from mentoring can equip individuals in moving into new roles.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module will have a solid understanding of instructional coaching and the purposes of deliberate practice.* This module will apply the principles of deliberate practice to self-development and improvement which will help improve outcomes for others in turn.
This module is particularly suited to lead mentors. It builds on topics covered in the modules Mentoring deliberately and Expert coaching modelled but can also be approached as a standalone module.
* If mentors are unfamiliar with instructional coaching, other modules within the suite of Mentor Development Modules will be more appropriate.
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Module summary
This module aims to share research-informed evidence about the importance and impact of literacy in all subjects, phases and stages. Mentors will learn how to support their mentees in the area of cross-curricular literacy and be reminded of the importance of phonics for all.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for all mentors who would benefit from learning about or improving their own knowledge and application of cross-curricular literacy. It intends to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and examines research into the consequences of poor literacy skills in both children and adults.
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Module summary
This module will explore a range of mentoring scenarios and give mentors the opportunity to reflect upon and incorporate change and challenge into their own coaching practice.
Module suitability
This module is particularly appropriate for mentors who have previously engaged in mentoring and have an understanding of instructional coaching* and the purposes of deliberate practice.
While this module can stand alone, it would be beneficial if mentors had previously engaged with the modules Deliberate practice and Mentoring deliberately.
*If mentors are unfamiliar with instructional coaching, other modules within the suite of Mentor Development Modules will be more appropriate.
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Module summary
Mentees can often be daunted by matters of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their classrooms. This module aims to break down barriers and address any unconscious bias which may be hindering DEI awareness for teachers.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module are likely to have a range of prior knowledge and experience relating to diversity, equity and inclusion. This module is suitable for lead mentors or those in other leadership roles who are looking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of DEI.
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Module summary
This module looks to raise awareness of anti-racism and inter-racial mentoring. Mentors will gain an understanding of the significance of representation, the principles of anti-racism and the complexities involved in inter-racial mentoring. Mentors will be supported to reflect on how they navigate any encounters with racism.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module are not required to have any prior training or knowledge on the topic.
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Module summary
This module will support lead and general mentors who are working to build effective subject support for their mentees. Mentors will engage with expert colleagues that have successfully developed workable subject curricula, as well as being signposted to professional bodies that can enhance and further develop subject development in their setting.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for lead or general mentors, particularly those developing subject expertise. Mentors will be equipped to support others or contribute as a subject leader across their provision to ensure mentees' robust subject and curriculum knowledge.
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Module summary
In this module, mentors will reflect on how they can prepare their mentees for continued professional development and leadership opportunities.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for mentors whose roles include supporting mentees considering the next steps in their career development.
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Module summary
Individuals that come to the profession after a career elsewhere often bring a wealth of skill and knowledge to provisions and schools. Transition though can be a challenge. Mentors will benefit from this module from Now Teach which explores how mentors can best support career changers and ensure the best outcomes for all.
Module suitability
This module is designed to support mentors and lead mentors who are working with new entrants to the profession who have prior experience in the workplace in other roles and professions. There is an expectation that mentors will have some prior knowledge of the mentoring role.
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Module summary
Navigating the field of ever changing and growing advice for teachers can be both confusing and time-consuming. This module will explore how mentors can choose the most useable and relevant pedagogy and research for their own practice.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for all mentors and no particular prior knowledge on the subject is required.
If mentors have previously undertaken the Certificate in Evidence-Informed Practice through the Chartered College of Teaching, they may find this of benefit, but the module is equally accessible without.
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Module summary
Lead and general mentors can benefit widely from networking with colleagues and peers. Aside from research-informed evidence in pedagogy and practice, shared experience can be invaluable. This module will raise mentors’ awareness about the value of collaboration and the value of networking according to phase, subject or other specialist area.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for mentors who want to develop their own knowledge and engagement with networks and professional bodies and/or lead mentors and other colleagues who oversee mentoring and want to develop their mentors’ engagement with networks and professional bodies.
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Module summary
Mentors will explore the wealth of pedagogical advice in the current climate and learn how to navigate this in terms of reliability and usability for their mentees. Mentors will gain confidence in signposting their mentees to the most relevant reading and research according to their personalised targets and goals.
Module suitability
Lead and general mentors will benefit from engaging with evidence bases behind current pedagogy. Mentors will consider how to embed this into practice across their provision.
Some understanding of the importance of evidence informed practice prior to engaging with this module would be beneficial.
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Module summary
Mentors will be equipped to inform their mentees about varying school contexts, educational settings and the relevant behaviours and adaptations that may be made or observed across different schools or provisions.
Module suitability
Mentors will consider the changing contexts that novice teachers will need to embrace in order to develop their practice.
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Module summary
Mentors will explore how mentee experience can differ according to provision. The module will explore approaches to learning and teaching, as well as pastoral care, in a range of settings.
Module suitability
This module aims to deepen lead mentors' understanding of specialist settings that can offer ITT placements as well as induction, from special schools to Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). Lead and general mentors will benefit from raised awareness about how specialist provisions operate and the positive impact that these settings, and their teaching approaches, can have. Mentors in turn will be equipped to inform novice teachers in this area.
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Module summary
This module on trauma-informed practice aims to separate research-informed evidence and experience from opinion pieces and published inaccuracies.
Module suitability
This module is aimed at mentors with some knowledge and experience of the pedagogy of trauma-informed practice. It is expected that mentors will engage with further professional development around trauma-informed practice following engaging with the module.
Mentors should reflect on the implications for trauma-informed practice on school behaviour policy and their own classroom practice.
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Module summary
The role of the Professional Tutor is both vital and varied. They will lead a team of mentors across a range of phases, needs, abilities and subjects. This module will support lead mentors and Professional Tutors in understanding the expectations of this valuable role.
Module suitability
Lead and general mentors will benefit from engaging with discussion around the importance and demands of the Professional Tutor role. This module will share practical support equipping mentors or provision leads to enhance practice across their partnership schools.
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Module summary
Mentors regularly support mentees in cross-curricular areas. Lead and general mentors will benefit from this module which aims to increase awareness of content around some of the statutory curriculum subjects across all stages and phases.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for mentors with experience of leading professional development and mentoring across their school or provider. Prior engagement with the ‘Introducing’ level modules Effective pastoral care, Home-school relationship, Mental health awareness and Professionalism would be beneficial.
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Module summary
Unconscious bias awareness is vital to successful learning and teaching. This module will support mentors in their own awareness of this area and equip them to support and inform their mentees.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging in this module should have some basic knowledge of unconscious bias, be trained in coaching and mentoring, and will benefit most if they are involved in the leadership and management of mentors.
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Module summary
This module will celebrate the roles of teaching and learning assistants, and other support staff in schools that are invaluable to ensuring good outcomes for pupils. Mentors will learn to support their mentees in collaboration with these teams in order to ensure teaching and learning outcomes are met by all.
Module suitability
The module aims to celebrate the roles of teaching and learning assistants, and other support staff in schools that are invaluable to ensuring good outcomes for pupils. Mentors will learn to support their mentees in collaboration with these teams in order to ensure teaching and learning outcomes are met by all.
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Module summary
Unconscious bias awareness is vital to successful learning and teaching. This module will support mentors in their own awareness of this area and equip them to support and inform their mentees.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging in this module should have some basic knowledge of unconscious bias, be trained in coaching and mentoring, and will benefit most if they are involved in the leadership and management of mentors.
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Refining level modules
Module summary
This module will support lead and general mentors in reviewing and evolving performance management processes within their provision. The module will examine how moving away from a judgement-based process and towards a coaching method can develop staff in a personalised and progressive way.
Module suitability
This module will benefit lead tutors and provision leads by exploring alternatives to the traditional methods of performance management and appraisal. It ensures that the benefits of effective continuous coaching run through a provision at all levels.
Some experience of mentoring, coaching and line management is assumed prior to engaging with this module.
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Module summary
This module will assist lead and general mentors, and those leading ITT provision, in supporting wider implementation of deliberate practice across their provision.
Provision-wide coaching brings a wealth of benefits to schools and ITT settings. This module will explore the evidence base behind these claims and offer practical tips in embedding this important practice.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for lead mentors, programme leads, those leading ITT provision and other colleagues with responsibility for developing mentoring and coaching programmes across a setting.
If mentors are unfamiliar with coaching at this level, other modules within the suite of Mentor Development Modules will be more appropriate.
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Module summary
Subject leads, lead mentors and general mentors will reflect on where diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is, or could be, examined, discussed and celebrated in their curriculum areas.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module should have prior training in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
If mentors are unfamiliar with the protected characteristics and the principles of DEI, other DEI modules within the suite of Mentor Development Modules will be more appropriate.
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Module summary
Effective mentoring is at the heart of all effective Initial Teacher Training. Therefore, the recruitment of, and support for, school-based mentors should be one of the highest priorities for all training providers. This module serves to outline the range of range of resources and approaches Lead Mentors and other colleagues with responsibility for the work of school-based mentors can draw on to ensure high-quality, coherent, consistent and effective mentoring is in place within their partnership.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for Lead Mentors who play a key role in the training, support and supervision of in-school mentors.
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Module summary
Engaging with research and remaining informed with the most recent pedagogy is essential if we are to be the best mentors for our mentees. This module will explore how lead mentors can support mentors to continue engaging with research in order to develop both their own practice and their work with mentees.
Module suitability
This module is suitable for lead mentors and those responsible for the professional development of mentors working with novice teachers. It is designed to help support those who equip, train or support mentors, and assumes a reasonable level of understanding of current educational research.
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Module summary
This module will support mentors in developing preventative strategies by understanding how to create mentally healthy cultures, advise on what indicators of need may look like including how to respond to staff, mentors and mentees in need and also provide signposting information and resources to support provision leads in their management or leadership role.
Module suitability
Mentors accessing this module will have management or leadership experience, or will be embarking on an ITT/ITE leadership role imminently. This module will particularly support mentors in the professional and emotional wellbeing and welfare of those they manage.
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Module summary
In the challenging climate that teachers, novice teachers and mentors find themselves, this module examines the complexities of ethical and moral decision making, exploring why beliefs about ethical behaviour can be subjective and ways in which ethical and moral differences can be better understood.
Module suitability
This module is particularly suitable for mentors and lead mentors who are new to role as well as for experienced mentors and lead mentors who have not explored the concept of ethical leadership in any depth.
Colleagues who have explored the concept of ethical leadership in other contexts, such as school leadership, may also find it useful to review their understanding of these concepts through the lens of the training and development of novice teachers.
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Module summary
Using coaching as a performance management and accountability tool, leaders will be reminded of the importance of listening and guiding mentors in order to support change.
Module suitability
This module is most suitable for lead mentors working to support teams of mentors across a school or partnership of schools. Mentors engaging with this module should have experience of leading professional development and mentoring across their school or provider.
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Module summary
The benefits of schools engaging with research evidence are wide and the ITTECF sets out the expectation that novice teachers understand that they can learn from education research. This module aims to support lead and general mentors to create a culture of evidence-informed practice in schools and wider provision by supporting mentees to engage with research evidence.
Module suitability
Mentors engaging with this module are likely to have school- or provision-wide responsibility and should already have a sound understanding of evidence-informed practice as well as the broad evidence base used in the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF) and Early Career Framework (ECF)/the new Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF).
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Module summary
This module will help lead and general mentors, as well as middle and senior leaders, to understand the importance of school or provision ethos and how this can impact behaviours, relationships and ultimately learning.
Module suitability
This module is designed to support school-based lead and general mentors who are working to support mentees with understanding and reflecting their whole school culture.
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Certificates and digital badges
Module summaries and suitability are available in the module information below.
On successful completion of a module (achieving 80% and above in the module assessment), you will receive certification and a digital badge.
Certificates and digital badges will be sent to you via email. You will be able to register for a Certify account and access these at any time in the future and retain as part of your CPD record.
Teacher Educator and Mentoring Zone (TEMZ)
This dedicated resource has been designed to support the professional learning and development of Teacher Educators and Mentors both individually and collectively as a profession.
Our Teacher Educator and Mentoring Zone is based on our Professional Framework for Teacher Educators.
The TEMZ includes accessible Mentoring Resources and Subject Resources to help mentors embed what they have learnt in the Mentor Developement Modules into their own practice.
