Partner school resources and training

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Welcome to your one-stop space for everything you need as a valued Partner School in the OU PGCE Wales programme.

Whether you're supporting a salaried or part-time student teacher, mentoring a trainee, or exploring how to get involved, this hub is designed to make your experience smooth, informed, and rewarding.

To support our students and school-based colleagues as efficiently as possible, it is important that we have correct contact details. Please use this form confirm the contact names and email addresses of School Coordinators and Mentors.

Follow this link for a step by step guide on using the PLP.

Year 1 (PGCE1)

What? By whom? By when?
Lesson Observation 1 Mentor 19/12/25
Practice Review Form 1 Mentor 16/01/26
Lesson Observation 2 School Coordinator / IRIS Connect 30/01/26
Practice Review Form 2 Practice Tutor 13/02/26

Year 1 (PGCE2)

What? By whom? By when?
Lesson Observation 3 Mentor 27/03/26
Lesson Observation 4 School Coordinator / IRIS Connect 15/05/26
Practice Learning Report Mentor (Section A) 08/05/26
School Coordinator (Section B) School Coordinator 20/05/26
Practice Tutor (Section C) Practice Tutor 05/06/26
SALARIED STUDENTS ONLY Practice review form for Second School Experience SSE Mentor 26/06/26

Year 2 (PGCE3)

What? By whom? By when?
Lesson Observation 1 Mentor 28/11/25
Lesson Observation 2 School Coordinator / IRIS Connect 28/11/25
Practice Review Form 1 Mentor 05/12/25
Practice Review Form 2 Practice Tutor 19/12/25
Lesson Observation 3 Mentor 06/03/26
Lesson Observation 4 School Coordinator / IRIS Connect 27/03/26
Practice Learning Report Mentor (Section A) 27/03/26
School Coordinator (Section B) School Coordinator 17/04/26
Practice Tutor (Section C) Practice Tutor 25/04/26
  1. AY2526_Mentor Deliverables (PDF)
  2. AY2526_School Coordinator Deliverables (PDF)
  3. AY2526_Anogwr y Gymraeg – Welsh Language Champion (PDF)
  1. Mentor Mat Year 1 (PDF)
  2. Mentor Mat Year 2 (PDF)
  3. School Coordinator Mats – All Modules (PDF)
  4. Mentor Getting Started (PDF)
  5. Guide to Mentoring (PDF)
  6. Mentor Skills Audit (Word doc)
  7. Practice Learning Assessment Framework (PDF)
  8. IRIS Connect Mat (PDF)
  9. IRIS Connect Guide (PDF)
  10. IRIS Connect Letter (PDF)
  11. Welsh Framework – Apply and develop the language and literacy skills of learners
  12. Welsh Language Competency Framework (PDF)
  13. Practice Tutor Monitoring Form (Online Form)
  14. Guidance for Lesson Study (PDF)
  15. Professional Enquiry Handbook (PDF)

We’re committed to supporting your professional growth:

  • Mentor Training – Tailored sessions to help you guide and support student teachers
  • School Coordinator Training – Tailored sessions to help you guide your mentors and embed ITE across the school
  • Practice Tutor Opportunities – Join our team and help shape the next generation of teachers
  • Webinars & CPD Events – Stay up to date with best practices in teacher education

Attend Training Opportunities here:

Boost your mentoring skills and earn recognition! Complete the free, open-access ‘A Mentoring Mindset’ module on OpenLearn and receive a digital badge to showcase your commitment to professional development.
 
Once completed, email your certificate of completion to Wales-PGCE@open.ac.uk to claim your badge!

Please note: Weekly drop in sessions on Mondays at 3:30pm for Mentors and School Coordinators to meet with Curriculum Tutors. Can be accessed using this Teams link: Join Meeting

Our PGCE Wales Team are here to help with:

  • Placement coordination
  • Operational queries
  • Guidance on endorsement and eligibility
  • Much more!

Contact us: wales-pgce@open.ac.uk