Having good role models within the teaching team that the trainee is joining helps them to assimilate the tacit knowledge needed to become an excellent teacher at the end of their training.

Passing on professional wisdom is key to helping teachers become ready for employment.

PPA slots costs about £3000 per year, so an additional lesson of PPA represents an investment by schools. Can we quantify the net benefits to schools of mentoring trainee teachers or ECTs?

Thanks, I will give them a follow

The recognition aspect is so important for mentors within the school community. Their expertise in workforce development and talent retention needs to be recognized and valued by SLT.

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