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Mentoring

RWPN recognises that there needs to be more support for mentors who are working with students and apprentices.  

What makes for a good mentor?

Identifying the right person to be a mentor is crucial.   Having a great mentor is obviously essential for the student or apprentice, but mentoring can be a fantastic opportunity for the mentor - a chance to grow as a professional and share skills. But how does an employer and a prospective mentor decide if it's right for them and their team?  Birmingham City University, a group of their mentors in 2024  and RWPN have worked together to produce a skills audit for prospective mentors and employers. 

This skills audit is designed to be used as a tool for:

  • managers to assess prospective mentors’ suitability and help managers understand the requirements of the role
  • both managers and mentors to gauge experience, attributes and key skills of potential mentors
  • both managers and mentors to identify support and training needs for prospective mentors  

We strongly encourage managers and mentors to use this tool.  It is available in PDF or Word format.

image of front page of mentor skills audit produced by RWPN and BCU

Learning doesn't stop once you have qualified.  This can be one of the most challenging of times for the newly qualified professional. Having the right support in place makes all the difference.  We would also encourage newly qualified practitioners and managers to follow the advice and direction contained in our Newly Qualified and New Starter Guidance.  This guidance is founded on the experience of our registrants and their managers.  It is available as in PDF or Word format.




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