Welcome to the PLC Training (Level Two) 

The Liverpool Hope University mentor development curriculum is informed by the best mentoring practice and evidence that supports these practices (e.g. Ellis et al 2020; Deans for Impact, 2017; Hobson et al 2016; DfE,2016 ). It has been co-planned with a range of expert colleagues including lead mentors and Teacher Educators from other universities offering mentors  opportunities to explore competing ideas, research and debates around mentor practice. 

Underpinned by the `Hope Teacher Principles of Mentoring', the mentor curriculum is designed to develop the ethical and moral dimensions of supporting trainee teachers needed to underpin the foundations of a Hope Teacher.

The mentor curriculum is carefully sequenced and coherently planned allowing mentors to gain the required mentoring knowledge and skills by the end of their core training  (Level 1). Level Two is designed to support Professional Learning Co-ordinators who manage and support trainees across their setting. 

Professional Learning Co-ordinators are expected to complete Level 2. Mentor Development. 

Professional Learning Co-ordinator (PLC) mentor training course: 

This course considers;

• the role of a professional learning co-ordinator,  

• effective mentoring and quality assurance across your setting,

• how to monitor and track trainees' progress. 

You will have opportunities to reflect individually, research the key issues in relation to mentoring across a setting and share insights with fellow course participants. Finally, you will complete a provider evaluation reflecting on how your setting supports trainee development.