Essential day-to-day documentation – These are the most requested mentoring documents. Simply click the link to download.
Mentor Observation Record PGCE – used to officially observe your mentee and provide evidence for their portfolio (PPP)
Mentor Observation Record Guidance PGCE – Guidance for the above
Mentor Weekly Progress Report – is a record of the weekly progress meeting – SMART targets and professional conversation provides evidence for the PPP.
Observation Windows and Teaching Load PGCE 2025-2026 This shows where the trainees will be (in placement/at TU / on holiday / ITaP) for the entire academic year. Also shows when TU tutors will be requesting observations and gives guidance on teaching hours.
End of Placement 1 Report 25_26– End of placement 1 report to be completed by mentors by Mon 5th January 2026
End of Placement 2 Report 25_26– End of placement 2 report to be completed by Fri 19th June 2026
TU Lesson plan proforma v1– Standard TU Lesson Plan format
TU Lesson plan proforma Guidance v1– guidance document given to students
PAEF – Practice and Academic Enhancement Framework – This is how trainees are assessed on progress until their final observation.
ITTECF_SMART_Target Bank– A one-stop-shop for pre-made SMART targets for each area of the ITTECF. Play the Powerpoint in slideshow mode to access the shortcuts. Go to Slide 5, pick the area of the ITTECF you want a target for and click the shortcut buttton to go to that section. Copy, paste and adapt!