Peer Mentoring

More experienced students from within schools/colleges and Universities are trained to mentor younger, less experienced students. This model recognises the importance, influence and impact of peer mentoring / tutoring. The aim is to harness and channel peer dynamics within a formal framework of support

Target group

• Mentors selected from the Aimhigher cohort benefit from mentor training and increased self confidence.
  
• Younger students benefit academically and socially from the support of a more experienced older student

Benefits of Peer Mentoring

• Creates an ethos of collective responsibility.
  
• Builds confidence in both mentors and mentees
  
• Personal development can be recorded for NRA.
  
• A “Buddy” support system is very positive
  
• An NOCN accreditation at Level 2/3 is available for peer mentors. Schools need to help students collate a portfolio of evidence.

Examples of Peer Mentoring

• Level 3 College students or mature students mentor Level 1/2 students
  
• • Year 10/11 students mentor Year 7/8 students
  
• • Post 16 / 6th form mentor Year 9/10/11
  
• Transition mentoring Year 7 to Year 6
  

Training and Support

1. Leeds Mentoring provide an off site (preferably at University) 2 day training programme ( 1 day for mentors, ½ day for mentees and ½ day for mentors with mentees. Training and induction includes: the role of the mentor, their skills and qualities, communication skills, confidentiality, empathy, role playing, body language, counselling and team building

2. A NOCN accreditation at level 2 or 3 is available. There is a registration fee is £20 per student. Please discuss with your Leeds Mentoring Co-ordinator.

Peer Mentor Training – the 2 day workshop on a University site costs £700. This covers the hire of University accommodation and lunch for students in the refectory. Max 30 mentors / 30 mentees

Quote from a Peer Mentor

“ There were times in the past when I could’ve done better if I had a mentor, someone to talk to , to listen to me, to help me. Mentoring has been very enjoyable and I have learnt a lot about myself. Its been good helping someone else”Quote from a Peer Mentor “ There were times in the past when I could’ve done better if I had a mentor, someone to talk to , to listen to me, to help me. Mentoring has been very enjoyable and I have learnt a lot about myself. Its been good helping someone else”

 

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