Weekly Mentor Meeting Record -Placement A

Week / 1 / Date / Week beginning / 4th September
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Look at Standards and SKA and set targets for Placement A
•Discuss the aims, and possible focus of training activities.
•Assist trainee with development of ETL assignment
•Discuss and Sign this week’s self evaluation/REAL entry.Plan / book ICT resources for teaching during Placement A.
•Discuss how trainee should manage behaviour and emergencies during their placement (with reference to school policies).
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by trainee

Weekly Mentor Meeting Record – Placement A

Week / 2 / Date / Week beginning / 25th September
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Discuss self-evaluation ( REAL) discuss possible targets and strategies , check progress against the Standards
•Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s self-assessment
•Arrange with Trainee for copies of lesson evaluations to be handed in on a regular basis and provide feedback.
•Agree a plan for scheduling formal observations during of Placement A.
•Update Subject Knowledge audit.
•Look at progress on ETL assignment
•Discuss medium term planning (schemes of work) to take the trainee teacher through to the end of term.
•Discuss and plan for classroom experiences for the following week.
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by trainee

Weekly Mentor Meeting Record -Placement A

Week / 3 / Date / Week beginning / 2nd October
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting /
  • Discuss self-evaluation ( REAL) discuss possible targets and strategies, check progress against the Standards. Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s self assessment.
•Discuss review 1.
•Allow time in tutorials for the trainee to express any concerns or share significant progress. This can be achieved through questions such as:
What was the most positive outcome of last week?
Are there any classes you feel particularly concerned / pleased about?
What do you feel you need support in achieving?
What would you most like to improve on in the next week?
•Discuss plans for following week’s teaching + check mid-term plans are being updated.
•Update Subject Knowledge audit.
•Check trainees RPD/SEF
•Check students marking/ work scrutiny
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee

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Weekly Mentor Meeting Record -Placement A

Week / 4 / Date / Week beginning / 9th October
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Discuss and Sign this week’s REAL entry
•Discuss plans for following week’s teaching + check mid-term plans are being updated.
•Update Subject Knowledge audit.
•Check trainee is observing good/outstanding practice
•Identify opportunities to engage in ICT, numeracy and literacy or other areas of interest and relevance to the Training activities.
•Discuss the ILA assignment
•Check progress against the Standards.
•Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s selfassessment.
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Discuss weekly reflection ( REAL) and self-evaluation – discuss possible targets and strategies – check progress against the Standards. Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s selfassessment.
•Discuss plans for following week’s teaching + check mid-term plans are being updated.
•Check on progress of RPD and SEF
•Discuss trainees progress against the training activities in their handbook
•Check on progress of ILA assignment
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee
Week / 5 / Date / Week beginning / 16th October
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting /
  1. Discuss weekly reflection and self-evaluation – discuss possible targets and strategies – check progress against the Standards. Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s selfassessment.
  2. NB If the trainee is struggling to make the expected progress (for this early stage in the placement) you should discuss with your Professional mentor (and the University Tutor) whether it is appropriate to consider setting informal targets or the more formal REMEDIATION process.
  3. Discuss and Sign this week’s REAL entry
  4. Check on progress from review 1 into review 2a
  5. Discuss plans for following week’s teaching + check mid-term plans are being updated.
  6. Update Subject Knowledge audit.
  7. Identify opportunities to engage in ICT, numeracy and literacy or other areas of interest and relevance to the Training activities.

Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee
Week / 6 / Date / Week beginning / 30th October
Week / 7 / Date / Week beginning / 6th November
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Discuss weekly reflection ( REAL) and self-evaluation and summative evaluation.
•Check trainees RPD/SEF
•Check work is marked and up to date / Work scrutiny
•Check on progress of ILA
•Check progress against the Standards. Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s self-assessment.
•Check review 2a
•Update Subject Knowledge audit
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee

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Weekly Mentor Meeting Record- Placement A

Week / 8 / Date / Week beginning / 13th November
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Discuss self-evaluation (REAL). Discuss possible targets and strategies. Check progress against the Standards. Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s selfassessment.
•Discuss plans for following week’s teaching + arrange behaviour management observations if needed.
•Update Subject Knowledge audit.
•Check on progress of targets made in review 2a
•Discuss trainee’s self-evaluation for Review 2b
•Discuss trainees progress in ILA
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee

Weekly Mentor Meeting Record Placement A

Week / 9 / Date / Week beginning / 20th November
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Discuss self-evaluation (REAL) Discuss possible targets and strategies – check
•Progress against the Standards. Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s self assessment.
•Discuss plans for following week’s teaching + arrange behaviour management observations, if needed.
•Update Subject Knowledge audit.
•Discuss trainee’s self-evaluation for Review 2b
•Check trainees SEF/RPD
•Discuss trainees progress against the training activities in their handbook
•Remind trainee to fill in online evaluation of Placement A
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee

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Weekly Mentor Meeting Record -Placement A

Week / 10 / Date / Week beginning / 27th November
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Discuss self-evaluation ( REAL)
•Check trainees RPD
•Check work is marked and up to date / Work scrutiny
•Check on progress of ILA
•Discuss targets for placement B. Check progress against the Standards. Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s self-assessment.
•Update Subject Knowledge audit.
•Start to look at writing a letter of application / applying for jobs ( if not employed by the school/alliance)
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee
Week / 11 / Date / Week beginning / 4th December
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Discuss self evaluation (REAL)discuss possible targets and strategies
•Check progress against the Standards. Make reference to the Progress Indicators for trainee’s selfassessment.
•Discuss plans for following week’s teaching + arrange behaviour management observations if needed.
•Update Subject Knowledge audit.
•Check on progress of training activities
•Check on marking/work scrutiny
•Discuss trainees progress in ILA
•Remind trainee to fill in online evaluation of block A
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee
Week / 12 / Date / Week beginning / 11thand 18thDecember
Topics to be discussed/focus and agenda of the meeting / •Final SEF check
•Final RPD check
•Discuss and Sign this week’s REAL entry
•Check if all work marked and handed back in
•Final check of ILA progress
•Check on targets for Placement B
•Discuss visit to placement B school
•Discuss returning to Placement A school for A2 placement ( where applicable)
Classes observed by trainee / Classes observed by school mentor
Progress against previous week’s targets
Trainee impact on pupil learning / progress
Summary of outcomes from this mentoring session
Targets for next week (include Standards reference numbers where appropriate) and suggested strategies for addressing the targets
Signed by Mentor
Signed by Trainee

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Weekly Mentor Meeting Record -Placement A

Weekly Mentor meetings 2017 - 20181