Learning Mentoring


A Learning & Development Worker is allocated to a pupil as part of the Individual Education Plan process.  Following the planning meeting, we will seek to engage pupils in a regular session (usually 2½ hours once or twice a week).  Initially this time is spent getting to know each other, developing a positive working relationship and informing a Personal Development Plan.  Subsequently session time is spent on activities working towards specific learning outcomes and achievable targets in line with the pupil’s Individual Education Plan.  Examples are :

• gaining confidence
• developing social skills
• moderating behaviour
• finding constructive leisure activities
• understanding emotions

A team approach
We work closely with education providers (and other professionals where appropriate) towards ensuring that each pupil gets the best quality education and opportunities to achieve their true potential.

Resources
We use a variety of resources with pupils to facilitate self awareness and to assist in planning for positive change.

What young people can expect
We offer opportunities to learn about yourself and those around you through new challenges with plenty of fun thrown in as well.  Our experienced and skilled Learning & Development Workers will listen and take your views seriously and can offer support and advice where necessary.

Groupwork
Mentoring support can be offered as one-to-one or small groups working together with a Learning & Development Worker.  We work towards pairing up / grouping pupils who we have been working with individually once this is appropriate.