This portfolio (1,500 words) may contain a variety of material including the following:

-Exercises from module study pack.
-Self-Assessment inventories
-Relevant evidence in support of the module outcomes.
-A reflective piece of writing which examines the impact of the module learning on participants' practice.

This assessment covers Learning Outcomes 1-5

Evidence of a CRB disclosure

Study packs will be provided by the tutor to all participants on this programme - probably in CD format. These will be structured around each of the core areas. These study packs will include study material as well as a variety of exercises to be completed by participants and included in the assessed practice portfolio.

Students will have access to the Oasis College library for books and journals and IT facilities for internet research.

The teaching for this module will take place off-site at Oasis College, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London. SE1 7HS or in practice locations for local groups.

Alred. G, Garvey. B & Smith. R (2000) The Mentoring Pocketbook. Management Pocket books, Hants.
Clutterbuck, D. et al (2004) Techniques for Coaching and Mentoring. London: Butterworth Heinemann
Fenton, P. (1998) Someone to Lean On. Accompanying Young People on the Journey of Faith. Bletchley: Scripture Union
Hassal, R. (2009) Growing Young Leaders. A Practical Guide to Mentoring Teens. Oxford: The Bible Reading Fellowship
Kay D & Hinds R (2005) A Practical Guide to Mentoring. 2nd Edition. How to Books Ltd, Oxford.
Parsloe E & Wary M (2000) Coaching & Mentoring: Practical Methods to Improve Learning. Kogan Press, London.
Zachary, L (2000) The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships. New York: Jossey Bass Wiley

The learning strategy will include developing a supportive learning group that will meet for a series of themed workshops during the course of the programme. The workshops will cover the core areas outlined above and will use a range of creative teaching methods including, tutor input, group discussions, small group tasks (in particular, role plays), activities and presentations. Each person on the programme will develop a portfolio in which they will provide evidence that they are able to apply the principles and tools that are taught on the programme.

The module will require independent study which will include, research relevant to the module content and participants practice environment and preparation for the workshops and the assessed practice portfolio.

The module aims to provide participants with a grounding in aspects of good practice in mentoring through intentional relationships. The module explores four themes:

1. Models for mentoring practice
2. Skills for mentoring practice
3. Policy for mentoring practice
4. Evaluation of mentoring practice

The module will introduce participants to a variety of models for mentoring practice and present the notion of a mentoring `life-cycle'. It will rehearse a range of mentoring skills and consider good practice in relation to recommended policies and guidelines for mentoring projects and relationships. It will provide participants with the tools for self-evaluation of personal practice.

A key emphasis throughout the module will be the application of knowledge and understanding gained to actual mentoring practice. Therefore, the module will introduce participants to a range of tools and activities that enhance practice through role play and case studies and require students to complete 6 hours of mentoring practice.