First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Part 1: The roles and responsibilities of induction and mentoring: The development of new teacher induction and mentoring; Models of mentoring; Teaching competences and teaching standards; Career entry profiles; From novice teacher to reflective practitioner; Part 2: Developing relationships in induction and mentoring: The qualities of effective mentoring; Communication skills; Lesson observations; Reviewing and target-setting; Critical self-reflection - meanings and intentions; The value of reflective practice for NQTs; Part 3: The management of induction and mentoring: The school as a learning community; The role of the induction manager/senior mentor; Selecting and training mentors; Policies and programmes; Assessment, resources and quality assurance.