- Traditionally a 1:1 non judgemental relationship
- Participants are of a similar age or have shared a similar experience
- Peer mentors can offer support from a position of real understanding
- Support can range from being target focussed to informal "Buddying"
Peer Mentoring can be a useful and effective support strategy for young people in a range of settings. The following are just some of the areas where it is currently being utilised:
- Transition
- Behaviour improvement
- Raising attainment
- Anti - Bullying
- Self Harm
- Looked After Children / Care leavers
- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Supporting Volunteers
- Youth Offending
- Young People with Disabilities
- Other Support Strategies for Young People
