PEER MENTORING in schools 

At Franklin Scholars we believe in the power of young people helping young people.

 

We know that for every pupil experiencing challenges in school, be they academic or socio-emotional, there is an older pupil in the same school who is very well placed to help. And that that older pupil, in acting as a mentor, coach or tutor to the younger person, will develop a whole host of skills and habits that are crucial to their own success in school and beyond.

Evidence indicates that well-structured peer-mentoring programmes with tailored training, support and management of the mentors have great and long-lasting impact.

At Franklin Scholars have been designing and implementing high-impact peer mentoring programmes in schools since 2013, delivering the following benefits for students:

BENEFITS FOR MENTORS

  • Improved academic attainment

  • Improved attitudes towards learning

  • Improved levels of resilience and perseverance

  • Improved leadership skills

  • An ability to empathise with, and a desire to help those around them

BENEFITS FOR MENTEES

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  • A relatable and dedicated role model and a safe space to talk

  • Improved academic attainment

  • Improved attitudes towards learning

  • Improved levels of focus in class, and behaviour around school

  • Improved levels of confidence and self-esteem

HOW CAN WE HELp?

We have turned our years of experience and expertise into an accessible suite of tools, resources and training packages to help schools set up effective peer-mentoring programmes. We can also offer training days for peer mentors delivered by our expert facilitators, comprehensive programme packages, and bespoke consultation services for schools looking to embed peer-to-peer support more broadly.

If you’re looking to set up a peer-mentoring programme in your school but you’re not sure how to do it right, you can start by taking our diagnostic questionnaire. This tool is designed to help you come up with a plan that works for you and your pupils, and will also point you towards the tools and resources that will be of most help to you and your peer mentors.

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