Becoming an effective mentor in Further Education and Skills - February 2027
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Commercial Leadership
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114265
This course gives new mentors the initial knowledge, tools and strategies to enable them to support new teachers, new colleagues or even learners.
Who is this for?
This programme is for:
- Managers and team leaders responsible for supporting staff development
- Quality team members and teaching and learning coaches
- Teacher education mentors supporting trainee teachers
- Teachers and practitioners supporting peers, new staff or colleagues through mentoring and professional development
- Organisations looking to establish or strengthen a culture of mentoring and professional support
Programme structure
This programme consists of three separate 90-minute modules and is available through in-house or open delivery.
The programme covers three core modules:
- Exploring Mentoring
- Tools and Strategies to use in Mentoring
- Reflection Mentoring Practice
What will you gain?
Gain the confidence and practical skills to mentor colleagues effectively across the FE and skills sector. You'll develop your ability to use mentoring frameworks, active listening and reflective conversations to support professional growth, build productive mentoring relationships and contribute to a stronger culture of professional development within your organisation.
CORE LEARNINGS
Explore the principles of effective mentoring and person-centred and developmental approaches within FE and skills settings.
Build confidence in mentoring peers, trainee teachers and new staff through practical tools and strategies.
Explore the differences between coaching and mentoring, identifying appropriate frameworks and models for workplace application.
Develop effective questioning, active listening and reflective dialogue techniques to support professional growth and problem-solving.
Apply practical mentoring tools to structure sessions, encourage reflection and sustain productive mentoring relationships.
Review mentoring experiences, evaluate approaches used and identify areas for continued professional development.
Explore approaches to fostering collaborative mentoring cultures through networking, shared learning and reflective discussion.
Book places now
View all available cohorts, dates and booking deadlines below. Simply click the relevant date and follow the instructions to book a place for you and/or your team.
If you are looking to book 5 or more places, we'd encourage you to contact us about an in-house booking. If you require an invoice for any payment please contact enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk with your request.
February 2027 cohort
Starts: 2 February 2027
Booking deadline: 26 January 2027
Deliver at your organisation
This programme can also be delivered at your organisation for your whole team. Complete our enquiry form and we'll be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Need more support with your booking?
If you have any other questions regarding payment or booking, please contact:
T: 0800 0831 830
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk
Or if you want to talk to us more about your organisation's needs or can't see a suitable date, please fill in our short form and a member of the team will be in touch.