Support for mentors


ITT Mentor Conference - 3 February 2026

Registration is now open for Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs' annual online conference for ITT mentors in February 2026. The theme of this conference will be AI in Education: Ethics, Tools and Best Practice.

This free online conference will allow participants to:

  • Discuss the ethical use AI in supporting trainee teachers
  • Explore AI tools that enhance mentoring and professional practice
  • Engage with mentors applying AI in their educational approaches

Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026

Time: 4:00-5:30pm

Register here: ITT Mentor Conference - AI in Education: Register Here

Share your Experience

To support the conference, we’re interested in hearing about the barriers ITT mentors have in accessing and using AI in their practice, as well as any examples of AI being used to innovate or support mentorship.

Please complete this short survey to share your experience: ITT Mentor Survey - Using AI to Support Teacher Development

Click on the image below to download the conference flyer.


Resources from previous mentor events

Saffron Teaching School Hub, in collaboration with other Teaching School Hubs in the Eastern Region, has hosted a number of events to support mentors. Use the 'in this section' menu to view resources from previous mentor events.