Mentoring is described as 'a process designed to support and encourage professionals to manage their own learning, maximise their potential, develop their skills and improve their performance.’ (Mentoring Matters, Scotland).
The Centre for School Leadership provides a formal mentoring support for all newly-appointed primary and post-primary principals for their first year in the role.
The CSL vision of mentoring is that of a community of school leaders, who feel supported and valued as professionals, and who work in schools where mentoring is part of the culture of the organisation.
CSL's Vision, Mission and Values for Mentoring