At Birmingham Newman, we refer to all our partners as ‘Mentors in Training’ to emphasise that effective mentoring is developed through a sequence of varied and ongoing training opportunities, rather than a single event.
Our Mentoring Curriculum and Expectations
Our staged mentor curriculum includes:
Essential (generic): Being a Birmingham Newman Mentor
Delivered through face-to-face and virtual sessions, this includes:
Birmingham Newman Mentoring and Principles Curriculum
ITT Core Content Framework (CCF)
Teachers’ Standards Big Qs
Target setting, mentor communication, and directed engagement
QA processes and personalised mentor training during tutor visits
Essential (subject): Subject-specific mentoring
Contextualises generic content within subject-specific lenses, underpinned by research-informed practice.
Essential (Professional Mentor Development)
Delivered virtually, this focuses on leadership and quality assurance within the mentoring role.
Embedding
Additional content designed to strengthen mentoring practice and deepen understanding. Includes:
Transition module: Moving from Subject Mentor to Professional Mentor
These are free CPD resources available to all Birmingham Newman mentors.
Optional modules for further development
Enhancing
For experienced Subject and Professional Mentors seeking accredited recognition for their mentoring and coaching practice.
