Mentor Update 2007 – Content includes: B71 / B73 SPL Supporting Practice Learning Module, Continuity of Practice Assessment Record, Sign-off Mentor.

MENTOR UPDATE 2007/08. The purpose of annual updating is to ensure that mentors: - Have current knowledge of NMC approved programmes. - Are able to discuss the implications of changes to NMC requirements. - Have an opportunity to discuss issues related to mentoring, assessment of competence and fitness for safe and effective practice, (N.M.C., 2006).

Nursing and Midwifery Council, (2006). Standards to support learning and assessment in practice: NMC standards for mentors, practice teachers and teachers. Document available:

Some of the main changes starting September Mentor Preparation: B71 / B73 SPL Supporting Practice Learning Module (10 days). Sign off mentor: this is only if you work with students in their final management semester. Continuity of Practice Assessment Record (Initially known as the Student Passport – starts as from September 2007). Triennial Review (Review your mentorship experience every 3 years to maintain your mentor status). Mentor database (Placement providers as from September 2007). Mentor on same part of register (Sign-off Mentor).

Mentor Preparation: 10 day Course - September 2007 Standard Mentor Training must be 10 days in all Schools of Nursing. 5 days theory based (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) exploring the new 8 Domains, and constructing the Mentor’s Portfolio. 5 days Work Based Learning in order to collect Portfolio evidence. B71 SPL: Non-credited and B73 SPL: 20 level 3 credits (£200). Must apply through LBR Co-ordinator / QMC = (0115) : see programme for dates.

Sign-off Mentor (April 2010). The Sign-off Mentor will be required only if you work with students in semester 6 (Management Semester). All existing mentors already have sign-off mentor status if you work with students in semester six but will need some extra update and support in order to be annotated on the Mentor Database. 1 hour protected time per week. Accountable directly to N.M.C.

Continuity of Practice Assessment Record Document (Passport). From October 2007 all students will have new practice based documentation that will continue throughout their training. There will be documentary evidence of any problems experienced in practice and the action plan implemented. The Sign-off Mentor will have access to this in Semester 6; it will be monitored by the Student’s Personal Tutor throughout. See Mentorship Bulletin 5 (September 2007) and the Mentor Newsletter (Autumn 2007).

Triennial Review (p.8) includes: To be maintained on the local register the individual must have evidence of having: Mentored at least two students with due regard within the three year period. Participated in annual updating. Explored the validity and reliability of judgements made when assessing practice. Mapped ongoing development in their role against current NMC mentor standards.

Mentorship. Mentor database – record of all mentors, initial mentor training and last update = N.M.C. requirement. Mentor on same part of register: Ideally in the CFP, Desirable in the Branch, and Essential in semester six – the “sign-off” mentor. Any Questions?