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With seven peer mentoring projects providing information to delegates about their programmes by using literature and verbal testimonies, of active peer mentors and mentees, the event was somewhat alternative as delegates were able to engage with young people and co-ordinators for as long as they wished during the first two hour session. During this time they heard about the aims and objectives of the varying schemes as well as the personal benefits for the young people involved.

During the afternoon, delegates were able to learn more about the ‘nuts and bolts’ to initiating a peer mentoring scheme as both Myers Grove School, Sheffield and North Lincolnshire Local Authority provided in depth information on establishing a peer mentoring project. A question and answer session concluded the day with both young people and co-ordinators answering questions from the floor.

Throughout the day, delegates also had the opportunity to network between themselves which helped them discover who was doing what and what worked. Input from MBF staff was also available throughout the day.

“Well structured, a worthwhile day”  Mansell Daves, Shropshire CC
“Thank you…Great handouts…lovely staff…clear agenda” Ann Pearson, Newcastle
The peer mentoring team would like to thank the following for their input on the day:

Greenacre School, Barnsley
Firth Park School, Sheffield
Corpus Christi School, Leeds
Leeds University
Immanuel College, Bradford
West Leeds High School, Leeds
West Yorkshire Aim Higher Service
Myers Grove School, Sheffield
Suzan Kemp, North Lincolnshire Local Authority

There will be a second sharing good practice event held in London on Monday March 3rd.