A master class in the ‘skilled helper’ model of mentoring

The aim of this course is:

To introduce you to the ‘skilled helper model’, devised by Gerard Egan, a practical and flexible model which the mentors within your project can use with their mentees. You will also see a live demonstration and be able to practise using the model.

This course will help you to:

• Apply a practical framework to mentoring conversations which focus on helping your mentees to manage their own situations more confidently
• Stimulate your mentees’ thinking to improve their problem solving and decision making skills, and develop their ability to create effective strategies for achieving valued goals and outcomes
• Understand and make use of higher level skills for more effective mentoring:
  • Listening and responding more attentively
  • Structuring questions in a clear sequence
  • Support mentees to release creative thinking strategies and develop unused potential

Supporting materials:

Comprehensive course notes and handouts.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in the on-going development of their volunteers’ mentoring skills and knowledge, and their own personal development too. This course is particularly relevant for those wanted to introduce new models and understand how established processes can be improved.

Trainer profile:

William Jackson is a director of Core Communications, who provide mentoring and coaching training and development programmes. He is a consultant for the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children’s Services, where he coaches trainee heads on the NPQH programmes. He is also a trainer and facilitator for the Centre for Educational Leadership at Manchester University.

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