Peer Support at Sandwick A programme arranged by Mari Todd - Health Promotions, David Jones - Social Work Department, Chris McGinlay - Sandwick School.

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Peer Support at Sandwick A programme arranged by Mari Todd - Health Promotions, David Jones - Social Work Department, Chris McGinlay - Sandwick School

What is Peer Support?  Peer Mentoring - Buddy System.  Target P7-S1 Transition.  S4 pupils are peer supporters.

Why Peer Support  Sandwick Boys Group - self esteem  Proactive - JAT, Behavioural Support Group, Mental Health Forum  National Drive - Emotional Resilience.  Use existing models and resources.

Objectives for S1  Aid P7 transition  Reduce transition anxiety  Reduce bullying in S1  Allow S1 pupils to settle to studies  Encourage pupils support networks

Objectives for S4  Foster listening skills.  Foster respect for others.  Develop confidence and self-esteem  Take an active role in improving the school

Objectives for the School  Develop closer inter-agency links  Develop effective training for supporters.  Encourage earlier uptake of support or guidance.  Build on the tolerant atmosphere in the school.

Peer Supporter Role  Meet with their group of S1 pupils at breaktime once per week.  Help in the P7 Days In Teambuilding Event.  Make a visit to a feeder primary with a secondary teacher.  Work with supervising staff  Know the limits of their role.

Peer Supporter Details  Peer Supporters work in pairs  Each pair assigned to 8-10 P7 pupils  Initial contact - 40 minute session.  Ongoing informal contact at breaktimes

Staff Role  Co-ordinated in school by Chris McGinlay.  Volunteer teachers to supervise peer supporters.  Meet with peer supporters once per fortnight  Be available as a first point of contact  Liaise with co-ordinator  Possibly attend training with peer supporters

Supporter Training  Initial one-day session  Led by Mari Todd, Dave Jones and Chris McGinlay  Follow up training in school (PSHE /PSD)  Internally certificated  Definition of PS / Skills / Limits

Project Status  Programme developed - available online  Launch to pupils, parents and staff  Training programme ready.  Recruiting Now!

TODO!  Monitoring and evaluation  Explore 2-day residential training course (e.g. at Voe House, Walls)  Expand programme - listening service?

Peer Support at Sandwick Thank you for listening!