1. Developing a UK Integrated Mentorship Framework for RCN Representatives: Janet MacLean Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

2. Purpose of Future Activist Programme 09/10 Complete and expand the RCN FA Programme UK wide u Implement and evaluate a standardised learning and development programme for RCN Activists across the UK and develop and implement a systematic approach to reviewing the role descriptors for each activist role u Identify and work with a professional accreditation provider to demonstrate the above programme meets UK standards u Design and implement a UK mentorship programme that enables RCN representatives to be mentored in the role to demonstrate their competence u Promote the role of the RCN Representatives in the workplace and continue to build a vibrant activist community throughout the UK using a range of learning resources, information sources and financial opportunities, for example UnionLearn Funding Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

3. During 2007 UKCRLD (now UKCALD) agreed; u Need for UK-wide mentorship framework u Framework should be underpinned by ENTO standards u Should take into account lessons learned from staff OD mentorship programme u Should take into account findings from mentorship questionnaires submitted by RCN Boards u 4 country project group be established Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

4. Purpose of the Mentorship of RCN Representatives project (objective 3) u To develop a mentorship framework that defines the mentorship standards, processes, tools and resources required to support the mentorship of RCN Representatives Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

5. Principles underpinning proposed mentorship framework u Support the strategic direction of RCN (strategic objectives 1), 2) & 8) u Underpinned by ENTO standards u Meet the learning and development needs of RCN Reps u Be integrated within the new RCN Learning & Development Programme for Reps u Be consistent with recommendations of Lean Review u Be a practical programme (practice outcomes) Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

6. Project Steering Group NameRepresenting / Stakeholder Interest 1Janet MacLean - Membership Development Facilitator Mentorship for Representatives Project Team 2Peter Fairbank ULF Project Administrator Mentorship for Representatives Project Team 3Linda McBride Project Lead Mentorship for Representatives Project Team 4Julia Carter-Meadows Learning and Development Facilitator The L&D Pathway for Representatives 5Helen Whyley RCN Professional Officer Wales 6John Chapple Assistant Officer Wales 7Mary-Anne Parkinson RCN Officer North West Region 8Cliff Edwards RCN Officer East Midlands Region Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

7. NameRepresenting / Stakeholder Interest 9Ellen Hudson Associate Director – Learning & Development Scotland 10Leigh Murray Assistant Officer Scotland 11Janice Smyth Deputy Director / Senior Officer Employment Relations N. Ireland 12Margaret McCambridge Member of UK Learning Reps Committee RCN Learning Reps 13Paul Smart Member of UK Stewards Committee RCN Stewards 14Paul Hopson Chair of UK Safety Representatives Committee RCN Safety Reps 15Pauline Lethwaite Organisational Development Manager Organisational Development / Human Resources 16Kim Sunley Senior Employment Relations Adviser Employment Relations Department Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

8. NameRepresenting / Stakeholder Interest 17Patricia Taylor Regional Service Manager Eastern Region 18Lin Clarkson GMB Secretary Staff Side Representative 19Sarah Zanoni Head of Operations and Service Development – South West Region Country and Regional Operational Management 20Alison Telfer Development Officer – London Region Learning & Development Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

9. Governance Structure Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

10. Stakeholder Relationships u UKCALD u UK Reps Committees u Regional/Country Boards u Representing and Influencing Team

11. Proposed Mentorship Framework will consist of: u Development programme for Reps u Development programme for those who will be providing mentorship u Resource materials to support programmes Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

12. Work Streams Work stream A  To define the concept/approach to be adopted for supporting RCN Representatives  To define the roles/responsibilities of the mentors/mentee a) during the L&D pathway programme b) upon completion of the pathway programme  To agree the ENTO mentorship standards which will be used to underpin the a) role/responsibilities of the mentors b) role/responsibilities of the mentee Timeframe – October 08 to April 09 Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

13. Work stream B  To develop and make recommendations for a mentorship programme for RCN Representatives that spans the a) period of L&D pathway programme b) continuing development in the workplace following completion of L&D pathway programme Timeframe – January 09 to April 09 Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

14. Work stream C  To design and make recommendations for a development programme for mentors Timeframe – April 09 to July 09 Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

15. Work stream D  To develop appropriate resource materials to support the delivery of a mentorship programme for a) RCN Representatives b) a development programme for mentors Timeframe – July 09 to Oct 09 Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group There is a further work stream E that identifies the need to develop an implementation plan for the mentorship framework

16. Mentorship Standards u Relationship Standards u Practice Standards

17. Relationship Standards u Total of 16 relationship standards u All of the standards should be observed by both the mentor and the mentee when appropriate u 9 apply to the mentor u 7 apply to both the mentor and the mentee

18. Practice Standards u Total of 17 practice standards u 9 generic standards u 3 apply only to stewards u 2 apply only to safety reps u 3 apply only to learning reps

19. Quality Controls u Mapped to ENTO Standards u Mapped to Role Descriptors u Mapped to pathway themes u Rigorous and robust

20. Next Steps Work has commenced on workstreams u B u C u D

21. Question Time … Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group