Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Mentor Training Requirements
The Department for Education (DfE) is introducing new training requirements for ITT mentors starting from the 2024/25 academic year.
This is great news for schools as it prioritises high quality mentor development which will have a positive impact on trainees and lead to improved outcomes for pupils.
What’s changing?
• All ITT mentors will need to complete an initial 20 hours of training and professional development
• Following the initial training, mentors will need to complete 6 hours of ‘top-up’ training annually
• ITT providers are responsible for ensuring their mentor training programme meets DfE standards and aligns with their overall ITT curriculum
What your school needs to do:
• Support your ITT mentors in accessing their required training
• Consider incorporating this training into your People Strategy and Performance Management processes from 2024/25 onwards
• Factor the funding you will receive for mentor training into your school budget
• If you’re a small school facing staffing challenges, please contact us at teach@bestpracticenet.co.uk for assistance
Funding can be used for:
• Covering lessons while a teacher is in training
• Hiring a substitute teacher if a mentor takes time off for training
• Overtime payments for mentors who train outside of regular working hours (with careful consideration of workload)
• Costs associated with reducing other responsibilities of mentors to allow them time for training
20 Hours of Mentor Training will include:
• Asynchronous learning modules: Accessible at the mentor’s own convenience
• Session preparation and research support
• Introductions to the new Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) requirements and modules, including training videos
• Three synchronous ‘Sharing Best Practice’ meetings
• Engagement with online discussion forums
Benefits for your school:
• Funding: You can receive between £876 and £1,072 per mentor who completes the initial 20 hours of training and mentors at least one trainee. This is paid in addition to the usual funding for hosting a trainee.
• Formal recognition and support for your ITT mentors
• Enhanced prestige of ITT mentoring within your school
• Clear professional development pathway for teachers interested in becoming mentors
• Improved mentoring quality, leading to better outcomes for trainees and pupils
• This training can help you develop and retain teachers within your own school Get
0117 920 9200 | teach@bestpracticenet.co.uk
