Personalised and Peer Enabled approaches WESTON COLLEGE Creating Brighter Futures

THE PROCESS We Identify Potential Through induction Looking into Employment History Via Tutors Via Instructors THE PROCESS SMS NCS/ induction Gym Library Peer mentor Peer led activities During induction Library sessions Education – small group work and VC developments Embedding learning into industries, GYM, Healthcare and SMS LDD support from PM – PM gave a presentation to staff on Asperger's Industries Healthcare Education Wing support

THE CRITERIA You must Have L1 English, working towards L2 Have L1 Customer Service Have L1 Maths Have basic ITC skills Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion at all times (Including on the wing) You must be OMU certified (via application to prison) Second chance approach – also with very high expectations of the role from all departments in the prison Having all the above does not guarantee you a position as a mentor. The final decision is made by Education Management, and HOLSE

The mentor scheme provides the mentor and mentee with the tools required for successful rehabilitation and integration back into society Promoting personal development, self esteem and overall positivity Providing employability skills that will lead to realistic opportunities within many areas of the job market Gives direction to ones life; from negativity to prosperity and navigated by the compass of new found confidence THE BENEFITS Success on release – changes in characters and the positive behaviour change

The mentor scheme acts as a spine of strength and positivity to the body of this establishment We create a safe working environment which is conducive towards genuine rehabilitation We incorporate equality, diversity etc, promoting inclusivity, social skills and overall progression of offenders We provide tutors with support and maintain a structured ethos and stability in what at times can be an unpredictable environment PRISON BENEFIT A complete whole prison approach to Peer support and mentorship

The mentor scheme offers outstanding support to all learners involved in educational opportunities in prison Wing support offered to learners 7 days a week On wing mentors office 70 mentors throughout the establishment coordinated by 4 senior mentors Bi-weekly mentor meetings with input from learner feedback LEARNER BENEFIT Performance management on developments within the role

LEARNER COMMENTS “Mentors were a massive help” “Very good mentors who helped throughout” LEARNER COMMENTS “Mentors David & Lance were excellent” “Very good and helpful mentor” “Mentor Tony deserves a medal” “Paul and Bob were very helpful mentors”

Thank You Delyse.Taylor@weston.ac.uk Creating Brighter Futures