Through investing in the learning and skills mentor apprenticeship can demonstrate your commitment to the growth and development of your staff.

By participating in the programme, your staff members will gain valuable mentoring coaching techniques, which can enhance their professional capabilities and enable them to upskill others.

Mentoring promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing among staff members. Through our apprenticeship, your staff will develop effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to work more cohesively as a team. This collaborative mindset will ultimately benefit the entire school community.

Understanding the Role of a Learning and Skills Mentor:
– Explore the responsibilities and expectations of a learning and skills mentor.
– Understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and ethical practices.

Building Effective Mentoring Relationships:
– Develop the skills to establish and maintain positive mentoring relationships.
– Learn techniques for effective communication, active listening, and empathy.
– Understand the importance of trust, confidentiality, and respect in mentoring relationships.

Supporting Individual Learning and Development:
– Gain knowledge of different learning styles and strategies to support individual needs.
– Develop the ability to identify and address barriers to learning.
– Learn how to set appropriate goals and provide constructive feedback.

Promoting Inclusive Practice:
– Understand the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in a learning environment.
– Learn strategies to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all learners.
– Develop the skills to adapt teaching and mentoring approaches to meet diverse needs.

Assessing and Evaluating Mentoring Practice:
– Learn how to effectively assess and evaluate mentoring practice.
– Understand the importance of reflection and continuous improvement.
– Develop skills in providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing:
– Gain knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
– Understand the importance of promoting the wellbeing and mental health of learners.
– Learn how to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

Professional Development and Networking:
– Develop a personal development plan to enhance mentoring skills and knowledge.
– Explore opportunities for professional networking and collaboration.
– Understand the importance of staying up to date with industry developments and best practices.

Who is this course suitable for?

Schools may choose to upskill one or more experienced Teaching Assistants or Heads of Department.

What are the entry requirements

An individual would typically be expected to have already achieved GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above or 4/5.

How will you be assessed?

All apprentices that successfully complete the Learning and Skills Assessor Apprenticeship will receive a Certificate awarded by the EPA Organisation. The certificate will be recognised by the DfE and the Institute for Apprenticeships. The assessment will result in either a ‘fail’, ‘pass’ or ‘distinction’.

Fund educational testing using your Apprenticeship Levy

Utilise the school Apprenticeship Levy and unlock £5,000 of funding to cover the full cost of this apprenticeship training.

If you are a non-Levy School we can support you to access £4,750 worth of Government funding towards training costs.

How to enroll

• You may choose to register one or more members of your staff to attend this training or they may register themselves.