10 ways a mentor can help you

Mentoring is a fundamental part of continuous professional learning and development in any profession, and is increasingly being utilized in early education and care.

The mentoring relationship can be transformative for everyone involved. It provides an opportunity for the mentee to gain valuable insights and guidance from an experienced colleague. Mentors have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and increase their self-awareness through helping others and sharing their knowledge and experience.

Have a look at what we feel are the top ways that a mentor can help you.

10 ways a mentor can help you

1. A mentor helps you think deeply about your work, and therefore to problem solve.

2. A mentor sees your strengths and champions you when you are doing great work.                     

3. A mentor challenges you to be the very best you can be, and to continually improve your practice with children and families.

4. A mentor helps you serve the best interests of children and families.

5. A mentor observes you as you interact with children and shows you how to apply your training to help young children learn.

6. A mentor helps you build your confidence and work collaboratively with others.

7. A mentor uses their own experience to help you make the most of yours.

8. A mentor listens to you, and recognises and values your contribution.

9. A mentor gives you the chance to look ahead and to take control of your own self-development and career.

10. A mentor helps you see it's not just what you do, but also the way that you do it that matters.