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Build a postive relationship with your mentee, based on trust, clear communication and integrity. To do this you need to ensure your mentee feels valued and listened to.

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Understand the role and power dynamic between the mentor and mentee which is rarely equitable. Like mentees, we have our own areas for development and sharing these and being honesty builds trust and an equity in the relationship.

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Make time, listen carefully and be approachable

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Make time, listen carefully and be approachable

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Making time will show that you care, showing that you are there for them. Be approachable and the mentee will be more likely to open up to you. Listening carefully and attentively will also contribute to this but will also support with a deeper understanding of how to progress.

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Creating an environment so that the mentee can flourish and become excited about their subject area. Show passion about their subject by advocating that their subject is the most amazing subject in the curriculum

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Let people know that there is no end point. The growth is in experimentation and recognising when something that did work no longer works and needs to be changed.

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Be supportive and honest not judgemental

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Be supportive and honest not judgemental

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Being a strong mentor to others is developing a relationship that both parties understand that it is about developing. A mentor is not there to judge or hold others to account. A mentor is there to support and guide a fellow professional; it is also important to note that this also means being honest! Challenge should be to support development is about improving and honesty is a part of this.

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Be approachable and remember everyone learns in different ways so be open minded and listen

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Building a trusting and reciprocal relationship

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Building a trusting and reciprocal relationship

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If you get the relationship right early on then the mentoring and coaching can take place in a supportive and encouraging way. Being available, approachable and listening are all part of that relationship.

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You dont know where they bave been and knowing that one person cares to listen and accept them, can be very comforting.

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Always remember that a new teacher is a valuable resource- they remind those of us who have become stuck in our ways that it is good to experiment, they cause us to think differently and to see the same lesson in a different light, and they bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the department.

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Make time for your mentee, ensure they know that they can always ask questions.

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In order for mentees to get the full benefit from mentoring, there needs to be a relationship of trust. The mentee needs to feel confident that the mentor is committed and dedicated to helping them achieve and fulfil their full potential.

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Everyone wants to feel understood. By being curious about other people, you show your interest in them, allowing them to feel listened to, safe, and understood.

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If you show curiosity and that you value or care for the mentee as an individual, they will trust you and feel more confident about opening up to you, which will in turn allow you to help them on a case-by-case basis.

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Listen to the mentee and try to be a sounding board for problems and ideas (esp. during COVID-19). Additionally, always encourage and motivate your pupils by helping them move beyond their comfort zone - they likely do not realize their own potential 

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Listen to the mentee and try to be a sounding board for problems and ideas (esp. during COVID-19). Additionally, always encourage and motivate your pupils by helping them move beyond their comfort zone - they likely do not realize their own potential 

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Let them know that you are actively engaging with what they are saying and focusing on the positive aspects before addressing the negatives

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Building a strong, trusting working relationship and being open and honest

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Building a strong, trusting working relationship and being open and honest

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In order for a strong working relationship to be formed, mentors and mentees must be open and honest (Mentors be mindful of not disclosing too much information). By being open and honest, trust builds between the two and therefore a strong working bond will be made. This will enable the mentors and mentees to gain more from the sessions.

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A mentee is more likely to be honest and open if you are.

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Build a good relationship and be approachable, be supportive and organised, give open and clear constructive feedback, remember they are learning!

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Build a good relationship and be approachable, be supportive and organised, give open and clear constructive feedback, remember they are learning!

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As with teaching, I think mentoring is all about relationships. Take time to get to know your mentee, their interests and hobbies. Find out what they want from the course, their personal objectives.

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Celebrate the good first and support the next steps later

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Celebrate the good first and support the next steps later

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Build an honest and open relationship, where mistakes are something that are learnt from and enable us all to grow.
Keep things manageable and give time for the basic elements to be embedded and celebrated. This will really pay off later in the year. When tweaks and developments can happen effectively on a strong foundation of trust.

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Always make yourself available even if you are busy and stressed with your own jobs. Need to make sure you make the time for your trainee and put your own worries to one side.

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Ensure trainees feel comfortable in your presence - I think this is important so they feel they can come to you with any issue/question no matter how big or small. It is also important to encourage the trainee to become an independent learner and evaluator of their skills ready for the future when they will be lone teaching. As experienced teachers I believe we continually evaluate our impact and change where necessary to support effective learning.

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and listen carefully

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A good relationship is key to your mentee being open and honest with you. They need to trust that they can talk to you and that you will listen to both their positive and negative thoughts, feeling and worries. They need to believe that you are there for them, value them and that they are not a burden on you.

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A good relationship is key to your mentee being open and honest with you. They need to trust that they can talk to you and that you will listen to both their positive and negative thoughts, feeling and worries. They need to believe that you are there for them, value them and that they are not a burden on you.

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Be available, be approachable, be supportive, be encouraging, be constructive, be patient, be a team...

...be kind!

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Don't be afraid to try new things. Mistakes are proof you are trying!

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Remember what it was like to be in their shoes and ensure that you are there to support your mentee when they need it. Check in with them regularly to give them plenty of opportunity to ask for help/guidance if they need it. Also, organisation is key as you need to make time to support them with lesson planning, mentor meetings, reviews etc all on top of your everyday tasks. Being organised also sets a good example to your mentee and encourages them to be organised too!

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Be organised so that you can be supportive!

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Be organised so that you can be supportive!

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Being a mentor should mean that you are always on hand to help and this can be difficult if you are not very organised. There have been many moments where I have had to drop everything to help a trainee plan a lesson or complete a job application or just chat about something they are struggling with. So if you are not organised in your own teaching then it can be very difficult to be there for them!

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Remember what it was like being a trainee, think how someone could have helped you, and what you needed in order to progress. Be open, flexible and honest. When giving feedback always ask them to evaluate their lesson first and take the conversations and suggest next steps from there.

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Be approachable and available for advice whenever they need it. Remember that you were once in their shoes and needed support and reassurance.  

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Be approachable and available for advice whenever they need it. Remember that you were once in their shoes and needed support and reassurance.  

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Remember we were all in their shoes once and need time to fully understand and manage the perplexing role of teaching. Be generous with your time and a friendly ear whilst demonstrating a professional role to the best of your ability - we are all human!

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Set appropriate time aside each day, to liaise, to affirm, to challenge, to support....

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Set appropriate time aside each day, to liaise, to affirm, to challenge, to support....

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Care and invest as you would with your pupils.

Have empathy and respect.

Smile. Be approachable.

Learn and grow together. You will learn as much from a mentee as you will about yourself as a mentor.

Listen and absorb.

Don't judge.

Remain open and honest at all times.

Remember there is no i in team - work together for the best interest of the pupils and the wider picture.

Praise where praise is due and ensure you give lots of it.

Ensure feedback is constructive, targets are smart and can be achieved in quick succession to allow for progression and a sense of achievement.

Demonstrate resilience and share strategies.

And always, always value them.

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It's important to share your experiences and knowledge both good and bad. It's good for a trainee to know that everyone makes mistakes and let them know the pitfalls you have learnt.

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Lead by example: Celebrate success and learn from things that don't go to plan. That way you will never lose!

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Listen and don't judge. It is easy to forget what it was like as a student/new teacher.
Encourage reflection without always telling.
Walk the walk and talk the talk- lead by example in the classroom and model professionalism at all times.

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Make yourself available at any point during the day, week, weekend for your mentee. They have a million and one things going on apart from their training and the support that can be given just by simply being someone they can talk to can be huge. Being organised can take a weight off of the mentee and make you feel more comfortable with the process 0 knowing key dates of reviews, observations etc can help make the process a smooth and enjoyable one for all involved and can make the metees time more enjoyable when they can focus on their training and not become stressed with the paperwork side of things. Also being willing to demonstrate the advice/improvements you are asking them to work on too can help build a successful relationship

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Be approachable, organised and available

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Be approachable, organised and available

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Make yourself 'available' for your mentee. They have lots going on apart from training and may just want or need someone to talk to. Being approachable and giving the mentee the impression that you do want to support and do what's best for them will in turn create a mutual respect. Organisation is key - especially if mentees have a range of activities/ tasks to complete throughout the placement. Ensure things like observations are planned in so neither you nor your trainee are worried that you haven't completed everything towards the end of the placement.

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You will learn from each other.  Always be open to new ideas and ways of doing things, letting a trainee have flexibility to try things out in their own way and reflecting on it together can remind you of things you used to do, new thinking and new resources.  Being a mentor is an opportunity to develop you r own practice too.

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Listen to everything they have to say as reading between the lines and knowing something about their life outside of work will help you to understand their modes of thinking and working so much better. A quick reference to something personal they said to you the week before could be all the boost they need on a tough day and outside knowledge can also help to diffuse challenging situations before they even arise!

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Being honest with students is so important in order to help them progress, if feedback given is open and clear it can help them to build on next steps. Although, it is important to stay positive whilst doing this it is no good sugar coating everything. It is also helpful to be open and honest with your own practice, if students can see you reflect and make mistakes but work to improve it helps them to see that it is ok for them to do this.

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Being organised sets a good example to mentees and it is essential when making sure that they have all of the relevant information and resources at their disposal. Also remember what stage they are at in their career, make sure that you are available for them to ask questions and if necessary provide a listening ear. They need to feel well supported in order to thrive.

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Make sure that you are approachable at all times.

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Make sure that you are approachable at all times.

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This is their training year and so may have a question at any point. Don't make it so that you seem to busy to be asked a question or have a conversation.

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Give timely and supportive feedback after observations!

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Give timely and supportive feedback after observations!

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Remember how it feels to have an observation and make sure feedback is timely, fair and constructive. Focus on the positives!

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It is crucial to ensure a trainee always knows what they have to do next and HOW they can achieve that. This is particularly crucial after lesson observations - when giving the areas for development, it is vital that the trainee feels like they have steps or actions to take that mean they can achieve it.

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Be mindful that this is a training year...

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Be mindful that this is a training year...

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Needs will vary according to many factors such as prior experience, level of confidence and
where mentees are in their stage of development. Try to identify what will enable them to make progress at this particular time - they can't do it all in one go!

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To ensure that you meet the needs of the mentee you must be available 7 days a week and in a variety of forms for example email, text. This allows them to feel valued and an open and honest dialogue is created.

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Enjoy the process. Put co-learning at the heart of your approach. Value your role. Relish the chance to discuss and share practice as this will keep you challenged and happy in your role too. Be empathetic whilst instilling high expectation. Model teaching and professional practice. Celebrate the role of teacher and our profession as you do this.  

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Enjoy the process. Put co-learning at the heart of your approach. Value your role. Relish the chance to discuss and share practice as this will keep you challenged and happy in your role too. Be empathetic whilst instilling high expectation. Model teaching and professional practice. Celebrate the role of teacher and our profession as you do this.  

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Make sure they can see you enjoy your job and subject! Encourage mentees to learn but to also show their personality and do things their way.

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Remember you are working together on a shared goal.
In a new role often we don't know what we don't know.  Learn in collaboration .

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Be positive and encouraging. The best support I had was a great mentor at the start and that experience has seen me through. 

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Be positive and encouraging. The best support I had was a great mentor at the start and that experience has seen me through. 

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Remind them that they are still learning, they will not know everything from the get go, stop being so hard on themselves. Reflect and improve - take their experiences as a learning tool not a reflection of their ability to teach. 

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Remind them that they are still learning, they will not know everything from the get go, stop being so hard on themselves. Reflect and improve - take their experiences as a learning tool not a reflection of their ability to teach. 

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Whether it may be an ear to discuss a worry, sharing your ideas, or simply just that friendly hello every morning.

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Always be honest with your mentee, praise, model and inspire. Whenever necessary, give constructive criticism.
Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day.

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If the conditions are protocols are right then both mentor and mentee will gain more from the experience.

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Be truthful and respectful remembering that we all make mistakes. Also just because we have said it does not mean the mentee has heard it.

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Get a To-Do List and encourage your mentee to get one too!

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Use positive language were you can, even when given areas for improvement. Even if the conversation is difficultly try to get them to come away with a positive and to see it has part of their learning journey (we all learn from our mistakes). Model positive attributes in both your pedagogy and personal approach and inspire them. I still not think about my role models in everything that I do.

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Remember really effective listening is an absorbing activity, you can't do anything else if you are actively listening

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Remember that you can learn as much from your mentee as you've got to offer to them.

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Make sure you hear what the mentee is saying and not just what you want and expect to hear.

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...to find out if the really mentee is ok; and when they talk listen to what they are saying not what you're thinking. GIve them your attention

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As a mentor you always need to be there to support your mentee. However, you also want to be the reflective tool which questions your mentee and allows them to professionally develop their teaching practice.

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Allow and accept mistakes, they are a vital part of the learning jigsaw.

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Encourage your mentee to be be honest when reflecting about their practices as they are not being judged or told that what they are doing is wrong, but as a partnership we will look for other alternatives ways of doing things together.

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Be empathetic, don't judge! Build a positive, open relationship so you are free to discuss all the ups and downs along the way. Remember to ensure you also assume a very positive attitude, guide and instruct, don't force your own agenda, and remember it's a learning journey!

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Ensure you build a positive relationship with your mentee. Be approachable and non judgemental. They are more likely to come to you with the small stuff before it turns into big stuff that takes more time to sort.

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Listen, be empathetic, don't judge and always be honest. Think about the conversation/discussion you are going to have. What do you want the mentee to gain from it.

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Do not arrive with an agenda, but respond instead to the needs and reflections of the mentee. This will enable a trusting relationship to develop, where the mentee feels they are active in the process.

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Actively listen, in that you're actually listening to what they are or even aren't saying.  Don't just have a mental list of what you want to say without really listening.  Listen and respond to what they are saying.  This will build trust and a good working relationship.

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Build a trusting and open relationship where the mentee feels supported and able to discuss anything they feel they need to improve their practice. If you are open and honest it allows the mentee to feel comfortable with you.

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Make sure that you always point out the positives of their teaching and learning. Of course constructive criticism is important but they should always go away at the end of the day ready to take on the next challenge!

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The key to becoming a better teacher is to have the relationship that allows you to know that whatever happens you can still count on someone

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Take time to get to know your mentee. Take time to help them. Allow your mentees time to develop and organise themselves.

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Develop a relationship built on mutual trust and respect. Get to know your mentee on a personal level and ensure they feel that they can come to you to discuss worries and concerns without worrying about being judged.

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Everyone has to start somewhere. We have all been in the position of a mentee before. Let the mentee know this and show empathy with situations they may find themselves in. Show that they are not alone and that as a mentor you also can encounter these experiences.

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As a mentor, you have has similar experiences to those that you mentor. Think, this was once you!

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Remember what it was like when you were a trainee/NQT! You did not have it together all of the time, so neither will they. Take your own advice/advice from your mentors to help them.

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Sometimes when explaining pedagogical concepts to a well educated professional, you can forget they are only just starting out and do  not have the experience to draw upon to make the concepts make sense yet. Give examples and model in your own classroom wherever possible.

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Whilst one trainee may need a push in the right direction to get he basics done, another will require pulling back to stop teaching taking over their life. It is important to assess the needs of  individual not just treat them like previous trainees.

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Know the journey your student has already been on and know where they want to get to. It's a learning journey together.

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Takes a personal interest in the mentoring relationship – invest in the mentee. Be compassionate and committed to them in succeeding in their journey. Help the mentee find success and gratification in their teaching, empower them to develop their own strengths, beliefs, and personal attributes.

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Takes a personal interest in the mentoring relationship – invest in the mentee. Be compassionate and committed to them in succeeding in their journey. Help the mentee find success and gratification in their teaching, empower them to develop their own strengths, beliefs, and personal attributes.

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To give the most appropriate advice in any given circumstance, it is important to know the mentee properly. You want the mentee to know that you genuinely care about their progression and are not their just for the sake of it. It is important to be able to get things off your just and it its easier to do this with someone who has shared interests/hobbies!

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Reflect on your own experience as a mentee, what helped you? What didn't? What do you wish you had known? Whilst the answers will be different for everyone this helps us to remember we all have different journeys and reminds us to have empathy!

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Teaching can be quite daunting for some trainees at first and they will wonder however they will find the time to juggle all the responsibilities teaching can demand. Always listen to their concerns and worries and be positive when putting them at ease.

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Listen to your mentee carefully before offering advice. Then always ask yourself whether your feedback will be useful. Thoughtful feedback is better than immediate feedback

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Be a positive role model and take a genuine interest in your mentee as an individual.

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Be positive, focus on what trainees can do and see their talents. We can all learn from each other.

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Students have a lot on their plate, learning new skills, managing classrooms, and often completing assignments for University. This can sometimes be too much and at these times, try to remember it gets easier with experience, but as a mentor you were in that situation once.

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Essential for maintaining a work-life balance and looking after your own personal well-being. Be realistic in your daily 'to do lists' and learn to switch off

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Time is one of the most important attributes you can have as a mentor and coach. Without the time, you will not complete anything else successfully. You need to be able to devote yourself for an hour or more a week to have productive and effective impact. It's a fantastic, enjoyable and rewarding experience for all if you give it the time the mentee deserves.

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Listen to somebody first and understand things from their point of view. Sometimes people don't want or need advice, at least not right away. They want to talk and clear things up in their own head first. Don't be too quick to advice and coach. Listen first.

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The mentee may have ups and downs. There is always something positive to be learned even when things seem to have gone astray. Focus on this.

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To help build relationships, get to know about your trainee. You both had to train to be a teacher, and while the entry route or type of course you studied may be different, you are both teachers! Let them know your failures too - we've all made mistakes when we were training.

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Forming good relationships with the trainee will encourage them to talk to you about the positives and negatives of lessons and listen/act on your feedback.

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Be supportive, be realistic, be approachable.

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Be supportive, be realistic, be approachable.

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Support trainees to build their confidence by allowing them to try and test out their ideas- provide constructive feedback on their reflections with realistic targets for improvement. Create an approachable atmosphere and relationship where the trainee feels valued to ask for advice and support when needed.

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If you stay positive it helps everyone else around you to stay positive too. Add in a little bit of humour and a whole lot of listening and you're on your way to being a successful mentor