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A range of materials to support programmes will be housed on this page. Check back for future publications.

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Initial Training Modules Overview
Word document  Word 37KB
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Learning Mentor Co-ordinator Support Summary
Word document  Word 38KB
Outlines support available to LM Co-ordinators in EiC/EC areas
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Developing Professional Practice for Learning Mentor Co-ordinators - brochure for November and December 2005
Word document  Word 37KB
Initial Training Trainer programme
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Regional/Core Learning Mentor Strand Co-ordinator Network Outline and Protocols
Word document  Word 44KB
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Learning Mentors Supporting School Improvement
Word document  Word 159KB
A guide produced by the Peer Support Team addressing how LM self evaluation can link in to the School Self Assessment Process
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Learning Mentors Supporting Student Voices
PDF document  PDF 358KB
A really useful guide for LMs and co-ordinators relating to how they can support pupils' voices in personal and public decision making.
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Supporting the New Agenda for Children's Services and Schools: the role of Learning Mentors and co-ordinators
PDF document  PDF 2,000KB
A practical guide for managers and decision makers
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Example School Audit Tool for Learning Mentor Provision
Word document  Word 276KB
This tool can be used to audit implementation of Learning Mentor provision in a school or college. The document is under review.
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Guidance for the EiC Self and Peer Review Process - 2005
Word document  Word 47KB
DfES guidance for the EiC/EC Self and Peer review process for 2005. This document covers the whole process and all starnds of EiC/EC activity, not just that of Learning Mentor provision.
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National Learning Mentor Strand Criteria - EiC Self and Peer Review Process, 2005
Word document  Word 112KB
Nationally agreed strand criteria for Learning Mentor provision within Excellence in Cities and Excellence Cluster programmes, 2005. This forms part of the the EiC/EC Self and Peer Review process for 2005 and is a helpful reference for auditing Learning Mentor provision at area level.
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Example Learning Mentor Case Study proforma
Word document  Word 26KB
A range of case studies which exemplify the breadth and depth of LM activity are an essential part of any evaluation of the work and its impact. This is a blank pro forma adapted from an example from Education Leeds.
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Monitoring and Evaluation of the Learning Mentor Programme in the context of ECM and the New Relationship with Schools
Word document  Word 84KB
An outline guide to monitoring and evaluation activity for programmes at a range of levels
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Induction Checklist for New Learning Mentor Co-ordinators
Word document  Word 69KB
This checklist helps new co-ordinators to structure their information gathering and establishment of their roles.
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LM Co-ordinator Objectives Grid
Word document  Word 69KB
This grid analyses the role of the co-ordinator, and builds in a self assessment of support and development needs.
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Learning Mentor Online Forum Guide
Word document  Word 711KB
This guide has been produced by Jimmy Nwaogwugwu, who co-ordinates LM work in Hounslow and acts as forum administrator.
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Revised School Audit Tool, June 2006
Word document  Word 223KB
To be used to support school self evaluation of Learning Mentor provision. Can be adjusted to reflect local needs.
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Co-ordination letter, October 2007
Word document  Word 145KB
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Learning Mentor Good Practice Guide
PDF document  PDF 1.1MB
This guide was produced for DfES by Anne Hayward following extensive field work in 2001.
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NOS LDSS Information Leaflet - a good place to start
PDF document  PDF 365KB
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NOS LDSS Support Material for Learning Mentor Co-ordinators and Managers: The Ticket to the Future
Word document  Word 608KB
A guide to the background, detail and implementation of the National Occupational Standards for Learning, Development and Support Services. Written by the Peer Support Team in 2005 with the help of the NOS task group. Aimed at managers and co-ordinators of Learning Mentor provision.
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NOS LDSS Value Base
PDF document  PDF 114KB
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Functional Map for the Provision of Learning Mentor Services
Word document  Word 596KB
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Functional Map for the Provision of Learning Mentor Services Summary
Word document  Word 27KB
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The NOS LDSS Qualifications Structure (NVQs)
PDF document  PDF 163KB
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NOS LDSS NVQ Assessment Strategy
PDF document  PDF 34KB
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