Mentoring Teachers and
Curriculum Support Service
Mentoring and Curriculum Implementation
Abiding Heart’s mentoring programme offers a specialist, high-touch approach to teacher development, integrating practical classroom guidance with deep pedagogical insight and inner professional growth. Rooted in Waldorf education and enriched by transformative, contemplative, and progressive approaches, it supports teachers not only in what they teach, but in how they teach and who they are becoming in the process.
Through sustained one-to-one mentoring, teachers are guided in developing confident, creative, and developmentally attuned practice. Alongside curriculum planning and classroom support, the programme creates space for reflective inquiry, philosophical exploration, and the cultivation of presence, authenticity, and clarity in the teaching role.
This work recognises that effective teaching arises from both skill and inner orientation. As such, it weaves together practical methodologies—such as lesson design, storytelling, and classroom rhythm—with an ongoing engagement in educational philosophy, child development, and the inner life of the teacher.
The result is a deeply supportive and transformative professional journey, enabling teachers to meet the needs of their students with greater insight, creativity, and grounded authority.
We support a wide range of educational settings, including:
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Independent educators/teachers
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Home educators
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Independent and Waldorf/Steiner schools
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Government and state schools
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Holistic and contemplative centres
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Secular and faith-based institutions,
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Charities, NGOs and INGOs
Our mentoring programme supports educators working with:
Kindergarten/Early Years (aged 4–6)
Primary to Early Secondary (Classes 1–7, aged 6–13)
A Holistic Approach to Education
We offer a structured yet flexible pathway that integrates:
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Curriculum understanding and application
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Practical classroom support
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Support with yearly, termly, block and weekly lesson plans and assessments
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Ongoing reflective teacher development
Our work includes weekly curriculum guidance and implementation support, as well as the option for bespoke curriculum design, tailored to the unique needs of each school or educational community.
For schools working within the tradition of Waldorf education, we offer:
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The full traditional Waldorf curriculum
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Or a bespoke Waldorf-informed curriculum, thoughtfully adapted to your specific context
Rooted in a holistic understanding of education inspired by Waldorf education, we bring together:
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Curriculum
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Pedagogy
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The inner development of the teacher/educator
At the heart of our work is the balance between the outer craft of teaching and the inner life of the teacher.
Our Integrated Approach
Our mentoring brings together the following interconnected dimensions, with the option to focus on Kindergarten or Primary education pathways:
Teacher Mentoring and 1:1 Guidance
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Regular (weekly) one-to-one mentoring (Zoom)
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Primary (class 1-7) or Kindergarten/Early Years mentoring route
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Personalised support for teaching challenges and development
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Reflective practice and pedagogical refinement, philosophies of education and human development
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Ongoing professional dialogue and guidance
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Support for the inner life of the teacher
Primary Mentoring Programme
Curriculum and Teaching Practice
(Classes 1–7, Ages 6–13)
Curriculum and Main Lesson Blocks
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Planning and structuring main lesson blocks across the curriculum for one year group
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Developing coherent yearly and termly curriculum plans
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Adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of the class and school context
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Guidance in delivering a Waldorf-inspired or full traditional Waldorf curriculum
Lesson Planning & Teaching Practice
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Weekly and block-based lesson planning support
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Structuring engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons
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Teaching through story, imagery, and artistic presentation
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Differentiation for mixed-ability classrooms
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Classroom management rooted in rhythm and relationship
Artistic & Experiential Teaching
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Integrating drawing, painting, movement, and drama into lessons
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Integrating awareness and mindfulness into lessons
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Teaching through storytelling and narrative-based learning
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Use of music, speech, and recitation in daily practice
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Developing creative approaches to academic subjects
Literacy & Numeracy Development
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Teaching reading, writing, and language development through the Waldorf and other approaches
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Supporting numeracy through imaginative and experiential methods
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Building strong foundations in mathematics through movement, rhythm, and visualisation
Assessment & Child Observation
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Developmentally appropriate assessment methods
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Observing and understanding individual learning processes
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Tracking class and individual children's progress
Rhythm, Structure & Classroom Environment
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Establishing daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms
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Structuring the flow of lessons to support focus and wellbeing
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Creating a harmonious and engaging classroom environment
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Supporting transitions and class cohesion
Educational Foundations
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Study of child development
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Understanding key developmental stages and their impact on learning
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Foundations in nature of reality and human development and education
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Linking theory with classroom practice
Philosophy of Education
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Overview of key educational thinkers in progressive and transformative learning approaches
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In-depth study of Waldorf education
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Understanding education as a path toward inner freedom and responsibility
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Integration of contemplative perspectives
Teacher Development and Inner Practice
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Developing presence, loving authority, and authenticity in teaching
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Reflective practice and ongoing self-development
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Supporting resilience and clarity in the teaching role
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Integrating the inner life of the teacher with classroom practice
Kindergarten/Early Years Mentoring Programme:
Curriculum and Teaching Practice for Kindergarten
(Ages 4-6)
Pedagogy and Daily Practice
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Circle time: structure, songs, movement, and engagement
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Storytelling: oral storytelling techniques and age-appropriate story selection
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Establishing the rhythm of the day, week, and year
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Creating a nurturing, calm, and developmentally appropriate kindergarten environment
Curriculum and Lesson Planning
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Monthly planning sessions with step-by-step guidance
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Designing and implementing meaningful daily and weekly activities
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Supporting Class 1 readiness through developmentally appropriate practices
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Guidance in assessment and observation of children’s development
Creative and Artistic Activities
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Teaching watercolour painting in the early years
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Arts and crafts activities suitable for young children
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Puppetry: making simple stand-up puppets and developing puppet shows
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Exploring puppetry as a teaching and storytelling tool
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Toymaking: knitting and sewing soft toys for the classroom
Early Learning Foundations
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Introduction to pre-literacy and pre-numeracy through play and rhythm
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Supporting language development through stories, songs, and repetition
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Movement, imitation, and sensory-based learning approaches
Kindergarten Environment and Design
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Creating a holistic kindergarten environment
Educational Foundations
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Introduction to child development and developmental psychology
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Attachment Theory
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Development of the self in early childhood
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Steiner's child development insights
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Foundations of human development and education
Philosophy of Education
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Overview of key educational thinkers in progressive and transformative learning approaches:
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
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Friedrich Froebel
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John Dewey
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Maria Montessori
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Rudolf Steiner
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In-depth exploration of Waldorf education and transformational learning
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Reflection on education as a path toward inner freedom
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Integration of contemplative perspectives
Teacher Development and Inner Practice
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Developing presence, awareness, and reflective practice
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Building confidence in working with young children
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Integrating inner development with teaching practice
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Nurturing ongoing self-development
Mentoring Programme Options and Fees
Foundation Mentoring Track
£5,500 per teacher / per academic year
Up to 125 contact hours per academic year (online via Zoom)
Additional Mentoring
Should the allocated contact hours be exceeded, additional mentoring is available at £60 per contact hour.
Designed for teachers seeking structured, consistent professional mentoring alongside in-depth curriculum guidance and classroom support.
Includes
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Regular 1:1 mentoring sessions (weekly or fortnightly)
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Ongoing support with curriculum planning and lesson design
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Guidance in developing and delivering main lesson blocks
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Practical support with curriculum implementation and lesson delivery
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Access to Abiding Heart’s rich online curriculum resources and yearly plans
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Support with assessment, observation, and classroom development
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Foundational studies in educational philosophy, nature of reality, human development, and child development
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Encouragement of reflective practice and ongoing teacher growth
Flexible Mentoring Structure
The mentoring schedule is designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the teacher and school.
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Weekly sessions of approximately 3 hours over 38 weeks, or
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Fortnightly sessions of 4– 5 hours, with extended 5-6 longer sessions of approx 5-6 hours each during school holidays
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This flexibility allows for depth of work, continuity of support, and integration into the school year.
This programme provides a strong foundation for developing confidence, clarity, and consistency in teaching practice, while supporting the gradual integration of curriculum and pedagogy into the classroom.
Enhanced Practice and Implementation Track
£7,500 per teacher / per academic year
Up to 140 contact hours per academic year (online via Zoom or in-person at Abiding Heart's centre)
Plus up to 30 hours of in-person support (equivalent to 4–6 school visit days)
Access to Abiding Heart's online learning resources, curriculum content and recordings of lectures and practical lessons.
Additional Mentoring
Should the allocated contact hours be exceeded, additional mentoring is available at £60 per contact hour.
Designed for teachers and schools seeking deeper classroom integration and hands-on implementation support within the school environment. It supports the deepening of teacher training through a balanced approach that brings together mentoring and teacher education.
Includes
Everything in the Foundation Mentoring Track, plus:
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In-person mentoring and classroom support (4–6 days per academic year)
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Classroom observation and individualised feedback
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Demonstration and modelling of lessons in real classroom settings
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Guidance tailored to the specific needs of the class, teacher, and school context
In-Person Support Details
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The above fee includes up to 6 in-person visit days (30 hours total)
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This rate applies to schools located within 100 miles of Abiding Heart’s centre
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For schools beyond this distance, travel and accommodation costs will be charged additionally
Flexible Mentoring Structure
As with the Foundation Track, online mentoring is delivered flexibly.
In-person visits are scheduled throughout the year to support key teaching periods and implementation stages.
This track is ideal for schools and teachers who benefit from seeing practice in action, receiving direct feedback, and being supported in translating educational principles into lived classroom experience.
Mentors
Dr Mey Mor
Sonam Choken Thakuri
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