Unlock the potential for positive change in your school with this
Children’s University accredited programme. Empower your primary school with a programme that promotes mental well-being among your pupils. The Primary Peer Mentoring programme provides your pupils with increased ability to foster well-being and care for each other, along with self-leadership and mentoring abilities. They will be heroes for their fellow students and will help create a happier and healthier school community.
Who is this for?
Primary pupils (years 4, 5 and 6) who are supported by a staff member who leads a peer mentoring programme in their setting.
Length
Delivery partner
Length
6 hours
Dates
Ongoing
Building on the success of our accredited Secondary Mental Health Peer Mentoring Programme, the primary programme is accredited by the Children’s University to help years 4,5 and 6 pupils deepen their awareness of mental health and develop skills and strategies that promote and protect mental health.
The programme is for schools with an existing peer mentoring scheme, or a school seeking to establish one. Through the six 1-hour lessons, pupils will cover topics including understanding mental health, how mental health can change, the range of factors that affect mental health and the impact mental health can have on one’s school work. ; strategies to promote and protect mental health of others and their own mental health. As well as develop skills of listening, questioning and other skills essential to an effective peer mentoring relationship within the school context. Pupils will also learn how to better understand the feelings of their peers and help them safely, with adult support.
The programme comprises 6 lessons, each designed to last 50-60mins. So that it can fit within a half-term. Pupils completing the programme can gain a stamp from the Children’s University which can be used towards an award.
Our programme delivery is as follows.
Optional face-to-face support
Some schools choose to add face-to-face training and implementation support delivered by an authorised Minds Ahead delivery partner. This support helps schools launch peer mentoring confidently and embed the programme effectively within their setting.
We provide a quality assured online resource pack that teachers or other staff can pick up and use in their classes.
To be eligible for this programme you must:
This programme is designed to be delivered flexibly to suit different school contexts.
Schools can choose to:
Authorised delivery partners are trained and approved to support programme implementation and work in line with Minds Ahead standards, safeguarding frameworks and quality assurance processes. Availability of face-to-face support may vary by location.
If you are interested in face-to-face delivery support, please contact us and we will advise on availability in your area.
Cost: £15 per student for access to the programme
Face-to-face implementation support is an optional additional service. Pricing for this service is provided on enquiry, depending on location and delivery format.
This program can be run by you at anytime through your academic year.
Designed to fit within a half-term, this programme comprises of 6 weekly lessons.
Who’s it for?
8-11 year old pupils who are keen to support their own mental health, as well as their peers’ mental health and wellbeing.
What will they learn?
Pupils will gain the skills to support and guide their peers as a Mental Health Peer Mentor
Length
A series of 6 online lessons, with each pupil receiving a Children’s University stamp upon completion
Who’s it for?
14-18 year old pupils who are keen to support their own mental health, as well as their peers’ mental health and wellbeing.
What will they learn?
Pupils will gain the skills and confidence to support other pupils’ mental health in your setting. Leading to a Level 2 Award from the Royal society for Public Health.
Length
A series of 7 in-person lessons, with a workbook which pupils submit for assessment.
Who’s it for?
Those working in an education setting who wish to support their peers.
What will they learn?
This innovative programme is designed to train your staff in providing essential support to their colleagues, fostering a culture of care and collaboration.
Length
Your can complete this course at your own pace.
Minds Ahead’s pioneering approach to school mental health is about much more than providing reactive support. It is about schools embracing a vital public health role to support pupils to thrive and to prevent mental health issues from arising in the first place.
We believe a new mental health paradigm is required in education. Schools and colleges need to take a whole school approach that is holistic, strategic, preventive, proactive and reflective.
