{"id":32,"date":"2024-08-21T13:23:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T13:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:32:58","slug":"ba-primary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/sample-page\/ba-primary\/","title":{"rendered":"BA Primary Education: Year 1 Mentor Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"687\" height=\"136\" src=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/11\/Mentors.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/11\/Mentors.png 687w, https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2024\/11\/Mentors-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-728456a367b780d7d1207a157e3230c6\">Back to BA Primary Education home page: <a href=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/ba-primary-education\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"290\">BA Primary Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Mentor Curriculum (Year 1 Mentors)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PLEASE JUST KEEP SCROLLING DOWN TO ACCESS SUBSEQUENT TRAINING MATERIALS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Year 1 Mentor Curriculum Outline (in date order)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Who?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 1: What is a mentor?<\/strong> Online live session &nbsp;<\/td><td>New and non-certificated mentors<\/td><td><strong>Wednesday 5<sup>th<\/sup> November<\/strong> 4 to 5pm<\/td><td>1 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mentoring Refresher: Welcome back!<\/strong> Online live session<\/td><td>Only for mentors with certification.<\/td><td><strong>Thursday 6<sup>th<\/sup> November<\/strong> 4 \u2013 4:30pm<\/td><td>30 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Curriculum and ITaP Familiarisation<\/strong> Pre-recorded video + time to read handbooks and guidance<\/td><td>All mentors<\/td><td>Released on Wednesday 5<sup>th<\/sup> November &nbsp;<\/td><td>2 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\">Serial Visits Start<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 2:<\/strong> <strong>Reflective Conversations<\/strong> Pre-recorded video<\/td><td>New and non-certificated mentors<\/td><td>Released on Wednesday 25<sup>th<\/sup> &nbsp;February<\/td><td>45 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>The Good Practice Guides<\/strong> Pre-recorded video + time to read the Guides<\/td><td>New and non-certificated mentors<\/td><td>Released on Wednesday 25<sup>th<\/sup> &nbsp;February<\/td><td>45 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 3: Target Setting and Challenging your RPT<\/strong> Online live session &nbsp;<\/td><td>New and non-certificated mentors<\/td><td><strong>Tuesday 21<sup>st<\/sup> April<\/strong> 4 to 5pm<\/td><td>1 hr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\">Block Placement Starts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tutor Visit<\/strong> <strong>(Interim Progress Review)<\/strong><\/td><td>All mentors<\/td><td>During the placement \u2013 arrange date with the tutor<\/td><td>2 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mentor Reflection<\/strong> Completion of 500-word online reflection<\/td><td>Necessary to gain certification<\/td><td>Released on Monday 8<sup>th<\/sup> June<\/td><td>Up to 1 hour<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1a<\/strong>. <strong>Recording of Mentor Module 1.<\/strong> If you were unable to attend the training session on Wednesday 5th November, please access it below. <em>NB. This content is for new and non-certificated mentors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Nov 2025)  Mod 1 - Intro to Mentoring\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PJm0Oq9OaUQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 1a) to confirm you attended or have watched Mentor Module 1 is accessible here &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/pstYkppiCK\">&nbsp;Form 1a (Module 1) \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaflet raising awareness of racial and ethnic microaggressions is here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/11\/Dealing-with-Microagressions-Leaflet.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Dealing with Microagressions Leaflet.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-b1aad9c1-92b5-4d03-a254-6e0a6293f698\" href=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/11\/Dealing-with-Microagressions-Leaflet.pdf\">Dealing with Microagressions Leaflet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sitesb.reading.ac.uk\/ioe-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/11\/Dealing-with-Microagressions-Leaflet.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-b1aad9c1-92b5-4d03-a254-6e0a6293f698\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1b. Recording of Mentoring Refresher.<\/strong> If you were unable to attend the training session on Thursday 6th November, please access it below. <em>NB. This content is for certificated mentors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Nov 2025) Mentoring Refresher\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Urbu1F3nyWw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 1b) to confirm you attended or have watched the Mentoring Refresher is accessible here  <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/fkdu9WYdnR\">&nbsp;Form 1b (Module 1)&nbsp; \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Curriculum Familiarisation Video (November).<\/strong> Please access the 45 minute screencast below. You will also need to access and read the following three documents once you have watched the video: <strong>1.<\/strong> <em>Year 1 School Experience Handbook (serial) 202<\/em>5-26; <strong>2.<\/strong> <em>Year 1 Mentor Handbook (serial) 202<\/em>5-26; and <strong>3.<\/strong> <em>ITaP 1 Teacher Guidance <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These documents can be accessed by clicking the &#8216;back&#8217; button at the top of this page and selecting the &#8216;documentation&#8217; page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Nov 2025) Curriculum Familiarisation\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ole3Yg18BMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 2) to confirm you have watched the video and read the handbooks and guidance is accessible here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/PQVMpY8xvW\">Form 2 (Curriculum &amp; ITaP 1 video + handbooks) \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Mentor Module 2 &#8211; video (February)<\/strong> Please watch the 43 minute screencast below on Reflective Conversations. <em>NB. This content is for new and non-certificated mentors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Feb 2026) Mod 2 Reflective Conversations\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yFRu9GF_yqo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 3) to confirm you have accessed and watched the video is accessible here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/cyJ4Hb0Ysg\">Year 1 Mentors &#8211; Form 3 (Module 2) \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. The Good Practice Guides &#8211; video (February)<\/strong> Please watch the 30 minute screencast below about The Good Practice Guides. <em>NB. This content is for new and non-certificated mentors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Year 1 Mentor Training (Feb 2026) Good Practice Guides\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BWvbV2y9qEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3-minute Confirmation Form (Form 4) to confirm you have accessed and watched the video is accessible here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/w7n6ZzpYTZ\">Year 1 Mentors &#8211; Form 4 (GPG video) \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Mentor Module 3 (April)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230;&#8230; coming after Easter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Module 1 Related Reading<\/strong>. You can read the two articles below, considering the questions listed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.chartered.college\/impact_article\/the-importance-of-a-learning-culture-for-teacher-motivation\/\">The importance of a learning culture for teacher motivation<\/a> (9 minute read)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.chartered.college\/impact_article\/cognitive-load-theory-and-teacher-expertise-specific-challenges-for-primary-teachers\/\">Cognitive load theory and teacher expertise: specific challenges for primary teachers<\/a> (9 minute read)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autonomy can be one of the harder things for a trainee teacher to feel. How can we create opportunities for it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the benefits of a coaching model over more directive discussion?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can we reduce cognitive load for trainee teachers teaching subject content that was unfamiliar to them until they were assigned that lesson to teach?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Module 2 &#8211; Related Reading<\/strong>. You can read the two articles below, considering the questions listed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk\/blogs\/carnegie-education\/2024\/04\/teachers-as-learners\/\">Teachers as Learners | Leeds Beckett University<\/a> (5 minute read)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.chartered.college\/early-career-hub\/an-introduction-to-instructional-coaching\/\">An introduction to instructional coaching : My College<\/a> (12 minute read)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect on the benefits of the three different coaching approaches outlined. Which will suit your RPTs best?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can we support RPTs to engage in &#8216;deliberate practice&#8217;? What are the barriers to this within a school timetable and how might they be overcome?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lofthouse discusses the need for teachers&#8217; learning to be &#8216;authentic&#8217;, i.e. awake to the tensions of the role. What tensions might your RPT encounter in the area of classroom management and how could you help them learn from them?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Module 3 &#8211; Related Reading<\/strong>. Access the <em>Initial Teacher Training Early Career Framework (ITTECF)<\/em> to ensure you are familiar with the evidence-based practice it is advocating and that might inform the targets that you write. 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