As more schools cultivate environments that allow older students to mentor younger peers, offering support in Literacy, Numeracy, various subjects, and promoting positive mental health, we have developed a series of training courses to assist these young aspiring mentors.
Our interactive peer mentoring courses are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support their peers. Participants will learn to provide guidance, constructive feedback, and support to their mentees – fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Additionally, they will develop essential mentoring competencies such as active listening, empathy, and communication.
By the end of the training, mentors will be well-prepared to establish meaningful and impactful mentoring relationships, aiding their peers in overcoming challenges and achieving both personal and academic goals.
Our peer mentoring courses include training in the following areas:
At the core of the mentoring experience are relationships. The one-to-one interaction between a student and their mentor provides an opportunity to discuss challenges, misunderstandings, attitudes, and motivation to learn. This interaction has proven to be highly beneficial for many learners.
Traditionally, teachers and older adults have assumed the role of mentors to younger, less experienced students. However, research and experience have shown that students mentoring other students can produce excellent outcomes as well. Peers can relate to each other and share common experiences that adults might be more removed from. Peer mentoring fosters a culture of collaborative learning, mutual support, and giving back to the school community. It benefits not only the mentees, who develop knowledge and understanding, but also the mentors, who enhance their skills, qualities, and confidence – assets that are valuable in life and work beyond school.
This paired reading mentor training course focuses on reading support as the context for mentoring interactions. It provides specialist training for students to support the reading development of their peers. This highly interactive, engaging, and enjoyable course explores what makes a good reader and offers a variety of strategies for reading mentors to use in their sessions. It is a highly rewarding and successful course, helping mentors gain invaluable skills and confidence. This course is suitable for Year 12–14 students.
The essence of mentoring lies in the relationships that are built. Individual interactions between a student and their mentor provide chances to talk about challenges, clear up misunderstandings, and tackle attitudes and motivation towards learning. This kind of engagement has proven to be highly advantageous for many learners.
Historically, mentors have often been teachers or older adults who guide younger, less experienced students. However, both research and practical experience show that peer mentoring — where students assist their peers — can produce outstanding results. Peers can connect with each other and share common experiences that adults might not fully grasp. Furthermore, peer mentoring can cultivate a culture of collaborative learning, mutual support, and community involvement within a school. This approach benefits the mentees, who gain knowledge and insights, as well as the mentors, who enhance their skills, qualities, and confidence — traits that are invaluable for their future careers and personal growth.
This peer mentoring course provides specialist training for students to support the Numeracy development of other students. The course will train mentors on effective teaching strategies, including how to break down complex problems into manageable steps and use real-world examples to illustrate abstract concepts. Additionally, mentors would learn to build supportive relationships, use positive reinforcement, and adapt their teaching styles to meet the diverse needs of their peers. The course would also cover the use of some educational tools and resources that could enhance learning and engagement. This workshop is suitable for Year 12 – 14 students.
At the heart of the mentoring experience are the relationships formed. The one-on-one interactions between a student and their mentor create opportunities to discuss challenges, clarify misunderstandings, and address attitudes and motivation toward learning. This type of engagement has been shown to be extremely beneficial for many students.
Traditionally, mentors have been teachers or older adults guiding younger, less experienced students. However, both research and practical experience indicate that peer mentoring — where students support fellow students — can yield excellent results. Peers can relate to each other and share common experiences that adults might not fully understand. Additionally, peer mentoring can foster a culture of cooperative learning, mutual support, and community involvement within a school. This practice benefits not only the mentees, who gain knowledge and insights, but also the mentors, who develop their skills, qualities, and confidence, all of which are valuable in their future endeavours.
This peer mentoring training course explores how students can support their peers across various subjects, such as Science, Geography, or History, by focusing on the essential skills and attitudes of a good mentor. Participants will learn to build trusting relationships and provide quality instruction to help older students get back on track in specific subjects. The course offers engaging and interactive training to equip students with strategies and methods for enhancing their peers' subject understanding and confidence. Additionally, mentors will develop their own skills, qualities, and confidence in coaching and guiding others — traits that will be invaluable in their future endeavours. This course is suitable for Year 12–14 students.
At the core of the mentoring experience are the relationships that develop. The individual interactions between a student and their mentor provide opportunities to discuss obstacles, clarify misunderstandings, and address attitudes and motivation toward learning. This kind of engagement has proven to be highly beneficial for many students.
Traditionally, mentors have been teachers or older adults guiding younger, less experienced students. However, research and practical experience show that peer mentoring — where students support other students — can be highly effective. Peers can relate to each other and share common experiences that adults might not fully understand. Moreover, peer mentoring can promote a culture of cooperative learning, mutual support, and community involvement within a school. This practice benefits not only the mentees, who gain knowledge and insights, but also the mentors, who develop skills, qualities, and confidence valuable for their future endeavours.
The course will train older pupils to provide positive mental health support to younger peers. It will cover essential topics such as active listening, empathy, recognising signs of mental distress, and offering appropriate support and resources. The course will also include practical skills for fostering a supportive environment, effective communication strategies, and guidance on when to seek help from professionals. Through interactive sessions and real-life scenarios, trainees will be equipped to mentor and support their younger peers effectively.
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