{"id":3603,"date":"2024-02-28T13:52:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T13:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/?page_id=3603"},"modified":"2025-09-15T08:16:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:16:33","slug":"mentor-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/mentor-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentor Development 2025-26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#ececec\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7d5f17ac0c4b664ecc7f843fdccb621a\" style=\"color:#5f2a60\"><strong>&#8220;Trainees are immensely well supported by knowledgeable and inspirational tutors and by highly skilled, committed mentors.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<cite>Ofsted report 2024<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1500px\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b38e85659e6c38ef46b17041b51b00cb\" style=\"font-size:18px\">At Edge Hill University, we believe professional practice mentors at schools and settings play a crucial role in developing the trainees\u2019 knowledge, understanding and skills in teaching, as well as preparing them for their future careers in a variety of educational settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6c8fc23d9ce1f204b824dfffa91e76a\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Within the minimum entitlement of the ITT ECF, trainees at all phases are entitled to receiving clear, consistent and effective mentoring and regular structured feedback from their mentor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:700px\">\n<div style=\"height:152px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-808cad028314622e36fd572836e6261d\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>Mentor Curriculum 2025-26<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70bd3093cb12894c409708732da11f2a\" style=\"font-size:18px\">As trainees spend a significant amount of their time in a school environment, the knowledge and expertise of the staff that support them while there, is clearly a critical factor in trainee development. Our mentor curriculum is therefore designed to prepare mentors for their role and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#ececec\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/edgehill.cloud.panopto.eu\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=f2f61011-3c7a-4ac6-8964-b0c40104a06a&#038;autoplay=false&#038;offerviewer=true&#038;showtitle=true&#038;showbrand=false&#038;start=0&#038;interactivity=all\" width=720 height=405 style=\"padding: 0px; border: 1px solid #464646;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d05a1d3e1956833f9f75872bb23503ab\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Our mentor curriculum is underpinned by evidenced-based approaches, including the principles of instructional coaching <em>(Kraft et al., 2018)<\/em>, research-informed principles in dialogic processes of teacher improvement <em>(Knight, 2007)<\/em>, the importance of mentors making accurate judgements about trainees\u2019 performance, providing frequent and appropriate opportunities to rehearse effective teaching habits <em>(Sims et al., 2021)<\/em> and instructional coaching <em>(Sherrington &amp; Caviliogli, 2021)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2112cf78effea9bfb7bc1a5f8a42988a\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Working with definitions of the mentor from the National Standards for School-based ITT mentors and the CCF and ITT Requirements for 2024 our curriculum will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#ececec\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83505602c74925adee64e56b770ee9c4\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><br>1. The specific knowledge, personal attributes and skills needed in mentoring ITTs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17877c6b3d9e5c01599f78d1117eea61\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">2. The techniques of observation, deconstruction and feedback from a range of mentoring and coaching approaches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3a032943778d9eadb9f50d807677f13\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">3. The intent and key design principles of the EHU trainee curriculum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5dc5c91ee5b8f65e1ab27ffdb8905486\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">4. The core evidence base of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/initial-teacher-training-itt-core-content-framework\">CCF<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/536891\/Mentor_standards_report_Final.pdf#:~:text=The%20review%20group%20has%20developed%20a%20set%20of,teacher%20status%20%28QTS%29%20and%20in%20future%20teacher%20accreditation.\">, School-based ITT mentor Standards<\/a>, and the EHU curriculum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9d11cac85331ff01010353c19b835de\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">5. Subject\/phase specific mentoring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentor Development Outline<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38d9a036dc2328c456ea018595d4b7b5\" style=\"font-size:18px\">All mentors will be sent an email outlining their mentor training requirements for 2025-26. Although there is no longer a minimum training time requirement, expectations regarding the&nbsp;<strong>quality, content, and coverage<\/strong>&nbsp;of mentor training remain unchanged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf209e98bc80e7602f0e6a45848bb6eb\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Our training has been created in line with DfE requirements to provide bespoke mentor development paths based on mentors previous training from 2024-25 or if they are new to mentoring in 2025-26. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32b28cf858509ed2a8b7212528f14d18\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Below is an outline of each mentor training path:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#2578513b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-99a296b356ee4d3cd45f728d1ddcb725\" style=\"background-color:#5f2a60\">Training outline for mentors new to mentoring at EHU in 2025-26<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17326fe215e09471bba2eac784710755\">Completion of an Initial Mentor Audit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f08acf4081b72d87d2be16f80a5db5c4\" style=\"font-size:16px\">A key requirement of the Partnership Agreement for the 2025\u201326 academic year and an essential step in preparing to host an Edge Hill University trainee.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b3f7bc7052a7bf84fba75022f046c72b\">Engagement with online phase mentor training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f07030fdbc17ef47d91cac1c5b4c2672\" style=\"font-size:16px\">This online training will be delivered by the subject or mentoring team and will detail the professional practice expectations for your trainee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/mentor-development\/landing\/\"><strong>Available to book here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e077219c48d7e6ed43d33f3d46223d2c\">Completion of New to Mentoring at EHU or EHU Refresher online module<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a0c1a8adca2f7a03bccc18f58e8c934\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The below criteria determines which of the two training modules a mentor should complete. These modules will be available via our Abyasa Mentor Portal*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e6adbc9c6027ee998fcfcfae34f7a51e\" style=\"background-color:#5f2a60\"><strong>Mentors who <\/strong><em>have not<\/em> <strong>mentored with Edge Hill University or any other ITT provider in 2024\u201325<\/strong><br><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:145px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e8d5ad5758aee0012f46e33cf60ef5fe\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Complete <strong>New to Mentoring<\/strong> <strong>at EHU <\/strong>online training<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b77460e19a1fa9fc78ffa2693186c2d1\" style=\"background-color:#5f2a60\"><strong>Mentors who are&nbsp;new to Edge Hill University but&nbsp;<\/strong><em>have<\/em><strong>&nbsp;mentored with another ITT provider in 2024\u201325<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:145px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cb441b1b418f54798afcdc6e0b0f474c\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Complete <strong>EHU Refresher<\/strong> online training<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-519ca693d1e5c1ea67f49f71d80d39c4\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Additionally, mentors may choose to complete further professional development units via our&nbsp;Abyasa platform*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f28bc635a343e96d4058619267d45772\"><strong>Quality Assurance and paperwork steps to be completed throughout professional practice<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c9e890f4c223838e5023ff5d4810383\" style=\"font-size:16px\">QA1 to 4 checkpoints on Abyasa \u2013 to be completed in collaboration with the mentors Link Tutor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-629e207ee9fa4fb9b72715f0f3ff9e14\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Weekly paperwork completion on Abyasa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8f900e589c04b04f862a2136529adead\" style=\"background-color:#5f2a60\">Training outline for 2025-26 mentors who mentored at EHU in 2024-25<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b3f7bc7052a7bf84fba75022f046c72b\">Engagement with online phase mentor training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5c82d5953e6e35666be63eb8eabf46a\" style=\"font-size:16px\">This training will detail the professional practice expectations for your trainee. A pre-recorded version will be available via our Abyasa platform* or if you would like to attend a live webinar, booking is available below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/mentor-development\/landing\/\"><strong>Available to book here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84afee4f17bbf2ca5a37726625130ebf\">Completion of EHU Refresher online module<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d996f47eebc763e1ab4de931dd711af9\" style=\"font-size:16px\">This module will be available via our Abyasa Mentor Portal*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b66908287e79b9e43b21bc904f40a1a5\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Additionally, mentors may choose to complete further professional development units via our&nbsp;Abyasa platform*.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92f275a26fe09bedae3259d389e7f49a\">Optional Audit update<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74122651ea042c5aff82bb6ed0e2f067\" style=\"font-size:16px\">For mentors who wish to update us on any additional training or professional development completed since their 2024-25 audit submission.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"90\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.edgehill.ac.uk\/mentorspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2024\/06\/Arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" style=\"width:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f28bc635a343e96d4058619267d45772\"><strong>Quality Assurance and paperwork steps to be completed throughout professional practice<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c9e890f4c223838e5023ff5d4810383\" style=\"font-size:16px\">QA1 to 4 checkpoints on Abyasa \u2013 to be completed in collaboration with the mentors Link Tutor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ceeb7b24cb662ee76da0862b84f0154e\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Weekly paperwork completion on Abyasa<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1c831955ef6a4aa5bd9fb5e972199e58\" style=\"background-color:#5f2a60\">*<strong>Abyasa Portal<\/strong><br>You will receive a link to create your Abyasa account from <a href=\"mailto:FoEMentoring@edgehill.ac.uk\">FoEMentoring@edgehill.ac.uk<\/a> within the two weeks leading up to your trainee\u2019s start date.<br><br>Through Abyasa, you will be able to access your trainee\u2019s online portfolio and complete the mentor training outlined above:<br>&#8211; 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