This free course, A mentoring mindset (Meddylfryd mentora), will support anyone based in an education setting to develop an understanding of effective mentoring of beginner teachers in the initial teacher education and newly qualified phases. It has been designed using the experiences of colleagues working within the Welsh education system, but the messages about the principles of effective mentoring and coaching and the important role mentors have as teacher-educators within the school-based context remain the same across education systems.

The course will aid your understanding of the role of a mentor supporting a beginner-teacher as they progress along a continuum of familiarisation with and consolidation of principles of teaching and learning, through to autonomous practice. Mentoring as professional development is also explored, as you engage in reflection on your own teaching and leadership practices.