Peer Mentoring Courses
There are many benefits to helping children and young people in education mentoring their peers for both the mentors and the mentees, including:
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being mentored by someone of a similar age who understands what you are going through;
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talking to someone independent from the situation;
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developing confidence and communication skills;
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developing listening skills;
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develops problem solving skills;
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encourages reflection;
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teaches skills for the workplace.
The Root Of It offers a one-day course to organisations, schools and settings to train them to deliver the 7 module Peer Mentoring Course. There are variants of the course for primary and secondary schools, and for young adults.
Young people attending the course will need to complete a section of the course workbook after each module and return this to the organisation delivering the course for marking and award of the certificate.
The course covers:
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What is peer mentoring
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Introducing the course
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Special considerations
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Different models
The scheme of work covers:
Module 1 – Your setting
Module 2 – About you
Module 3 – Managing emotions
Module 4 – Listening
Module 5 – Structured conversations
Module 6 – Organising the team
Module 7 – Bringing it together
The training for your member of staff costs £300 + VAT and includes the Peer Mentoring Scheme of Work.
Further workbooks can be ordered when you need them from for £10 each.
If you are interested in delivering this course in your setting email us at info@rootofit.com.
