Schools work with trainees in one or both school placements. Whether you are working in full partnership this year, or within one placement only, your contribution to the initial teacher training programme is greatly valued.
These online courses are designed to support you in your role as either Professional Mentor or Subject Mentor throughout the trainee’s time in your setting.
The actual PGCE forms mentors will use, alongside exemplars for each subject area, are available in the Mentor FORMS booklets and there is also a subject specific Mentor WORKBOOK for day-to-day support and signposting whilst mentoring your trainee on placement. Links to electronic copies of these booklets can be found in the Mentor Development section of the Secondary page.
The mandatory mentor training covers everything you need to know about being a Staffordshire University school based mentor.
On the home page you should choose the course that is relevant to your role. Chose either:
Professional Mentor
Existing Subject Mentor - if you worked as a mentor with Staffordshire University for either placement 1 or 2 last year
New Subject Mentor - if you are new to Staffordshire University as a mentor, or you have worked with us previously, just not last year
You will be guided through a series of 'lessons' containing short videos and end of section multiple choice quizzes.
The quiz in the final section will collate your personal details such as name, email address, etc. Completion of this quiz will confirm your completion of the mandatory mentor training. When complete, you will also be able to download a Certificate of Completion of the mandatory mentor training.