Partner school resources and training

1. AY2627_Mentor Deliverables (PDF)
2. AY2627_School Coordinator Deliverables (PDF)
3. AY2627_Anogwr y Gymraeg – Welsh Language Champion (PDF)
4. Issues Resolution Framework

Practice Tutor resources

1. Practice Tutor Guide (PDF)
2. Practice Tutor Mat (PDF)
3. Practice Tutor Monitoring Form (Online Form)
4. Communication Toolkit

Mentor resources

1. Mentor Mat Year 1 (PDF)
2. Mentor Mat Year 2 (PDF)
3. Mentor Getting Started (PDF)
4. Guide to Mentoring (PDF)
5. Mentor Skills Audit (Word doc)

School Coordinator resources

1. School Coordinator Mats – All Modules (PDF)

Assessment and practice learning

1. Progression Framework (PDF)
2. Practice Tutor Monitoring Form (Online Form)
3. Guidance for Lesson Study (PDF)
4. Professional Enquiry Handbook (PDF)

IRIS Connect resources

1. IRIS Connect Mat (PDF)
2. IRIS Connect Guide (PDF)
3. IRIS Connect Letter (PDF)

Welsh language and framework

1. Welsh Framework – Apply and develop the language and literacy skills of learners
2. Welsh Language Competency Framework (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

• Essentials for School Coordinators: 14 September 2026 @1.00pm Join here
• Essentials for Mentors: 21 September 2026 @1.00pm Join here
• Essentials for Practice Tutors: 05 October 2026 @3.30pm Join here
• (REPEAT) Essentials for School Coordinators: 12 October 2026 @3.00pm Join here
• Anogwyr y Gymraeg Training: 13 October 2026 @3.30pm Join here
• (REPEAT) Essentials for Mentors: 19 October 2026 @3.00pm Join here
• (PART-TIME PATHWAY) Essentials for New Mentors/School Coordinators: 2 November 2026 @3.30pm Join here
• (PART-TIME PATHWAY) Essentials for New Mentors/School Coordinators: 18 January 2027 @3.00pm Join here
• (SECOND SCHOOL EXPERIENCE) Essentials for Mentors/School Coordinators: 10 May 2027 @2.00pm Join here
• Essentials for Practice Tutor Development: 8 June 2027 @3.30pm Join here
• Essentials for New Mentors/School Coordinators: 5 July 2027 @3.30pm Join here
• Essentials for Returning School Coordinators/Mentors: 12 July 2027 @3.30pm Join here

Training and development record

Whether you’ve attended the annual briefing, completed asynchronous training videos, or explored sections of Mentoring Mindset, keeping your record up to date will help you track your progress and identify next steps.

1. School Coordinator Essentials Session – View session
2. Mentor Essentials – View session
3. Practice Tutor Essentials – View session
4. Anogwr y Gymraeg (Welsh Language Champion) Session – View session
5. Introduction to Progression Framework Session – View session

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 [email protected] 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