The SEDA approach is very practical, not heavily theoretical. It could be extended to cover the educational part of any professional programme. At Hatfield the heads are forbidden to timetable new staff into the institution-wide slot. Remember the influence of the unions in internal debates about allowances and staff development. A good way of embedding the programme into the Schools and Departments.
Experience suggests that some mentors can be brilliant, others much less so.
Consider a mentor training programme - possibly an accredited module in a Diploma. Do not rely on just having the person being chosen by the School. The SEDA scheme expects assessment by self, peer and tutor and the institution will be asked to justify their choices and combinations. The cost of recognition for three years is 1,500 and the review of the end of those three years will cost 500. A nationally recognised scheme with strong support from the bodies on the Accreditation Steering Committee.