Second half-term: a people profession
In this module you’ll focus on developing strong professional relationships to build the best outcomes for your pupils.
Module introduction
During the first week of the module you need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- meet your mentor to discuss what you’ll be learning in the weeks ahead
Duration: 10 minutes.
Mentors
During the first week of the module you should:
- read the ECT’s study materials below
- catch up with the ECT to discuss what they’ll be learning in the weeks ahead
Week 1: building effective relationships
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor to reflect on what you’ve learnt, discuss any issues or concerns, and decide what actions to take going forward
Duration: 45 minutes.
Mentors
For this topic you should:
- read the ECT’s study materials below
- catch up with the ECT to reflect on what they’ve learnt, discuss any issues or concerns, and decide what actions to take going forward
- briefly watch them putting this week’s development focus into action in the classroom
Week 2: pupils and their families
There are no self-study materials for this topic. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting.
Mentors
The ECT doesn’t have a self-study element for this topic. Instead, you should use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with them.
Week 3: your colleagues
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 55 minutes.
- Instructions: developing effective relationships
- Learning outcomes: developing effective relationships
- Theory: developing effective relationships
- Instructions: working with the SENCO
- Learning outcomes: working with the SENCO
- Theory: working with the SENCO
Mentors
For this topic you should:
- read the ECT’s study materials below
- catch up with your ECT
Week 4: teaching assistants
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 60 minutes.
Mentors
For this topic you should:
- read the ECT’s study materials below
- catch up with your ECT
Week 5: looking after yourself
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting.
Mentors
The ECT doesn’t have a self-study element this week. Instead, you should use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with them about this topic.
Week 6: lesson observations
Use the materials below to plan observations of colleagues or yourself ahead of your mentor catch-up.
Duration: 60 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below for an end of module review with the ECT.
End of module reflections
Use this time to take some high-level notes on what you’ve learnt in this module. Also note down any related areas you’d like to strengthen in future.
Duration: 10 minutes.
Mentors
Your ECT will use the materials below to take some high-level notes on what they have learnt in this module.