Mentoring
Welcome to Mentoring at BCU. In response to the ITT Criteria 2024-25 that Mentors understand the trainee’ ITT Curriculum, we have designed a CPD mentor training package that all mentors can access to support their discussions and professional working relationship with BCU Associate Teachers.
Whilst the DfE ITT Mentor Training Announcement November 2024 removed the compliance of up to 20 hours of mentor training, the expectation that mentors are trained to support Associate Teachers on placement remains. At BCU we will continue to provide high quality CPD mentoring via Brightspace and School Mentor Briefings and supportive documentation as outlined in the BCU Partnership Letter Mentor Training update.
School Mentor Briefing MS Teams Links (Postgraduate)
School Mentor Briefing MS Teams Links (Undergraduate)
Brightspace
Brightspace is BCU’s enhanced mentoring CPD training platform. Placement Mentors will each receive a personalised login to access Brightspace.
Placement mentors will need to complete the registration via the registration link. Once this has been completed, BCU administrators will create a personal Brightspace account using your preferred name and email and email you directly once registered. Once registered, the mentor will be able to access the relevant training based on accredited prior learning (APL) evidence.
If you require support with Brightspace, please contact ITEMentoring (ITEMentoring@bcu.ac.uk)
BCU Mentor Coach Model
The BCU Mentor Coach Model has been specifically designed to support you as mentor to work effectively with our Associate Teachers. Further information is available on Brightspace, Unit 4
