Post on 12-Feb-2017
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Implementing a Successful Peer
Mentoring Programme
Dr Pooky KnightsmithDirector: children, young people &
schoolsCharlie Waller Memorial Trust
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1. Sense of purpose
2. Community & SLT buy in
3. Guard against too many hats
4. Invest time in coordination
5. Training & supervision
5. Training & supervision
• Warning signs• Out of depth?• What the role is & isn’t• Time limitations• Contract?
6. Safeguarding & confidentiality
7. Escalate appropriately
8. Implement clear boundaries
9. Ensure consistency
10. Shouldn’t stand alone
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Funded Mental Health Training
Pooky directs the children, young people and schools programme at the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust. We provide funded training and workshops on a range of mental health issues for pupils, parents and staff working with young people.
If you’d like us to support your school or organisation with INSET or workshops email: pooky @cwmt.org.uk or visit:inourhands.com/cwmt for further information