Education - mentoring schemes

The Learning Mentor Strand of Excellence in Cities has an overview of mentoring provision and provides support to schools and organisations employing Learning Mentors. Regular networking opportunities are provided to encourage practitioners to share good practice and develop expertise. To further enhance the skills of Learning Mentors, provision is also made for continued professional development with access to local and national training.

The role of the Learning Mentor (LM) is an evolving one. As school-based professionals, they support a diverse group of students experiencing difficulty in some area of their school life. Their focus is on how to develop the student as a learner, improving engagement in learning, particularly for underachieving groups. LMs work in various ways to help children and young people overcome barriers to learning both within and outside of school, including work with individuals and small groupwork. They work in conjunction with school staff, families and external agencies to provide support as required.

Learning Mentors need to have a number of skills and experience including being able to:

• Form positive relationships with a wide range of children/young people and their families/carers.
• Establish good working relationships with professionals and organisations internal and external to school.
• Gain the confidence of children/young people, schools, agencies and people in the wider community.
• Plan for effective interventions and manage activities using their own initiative.
• Understand the school curriculum and the needs of learners.
• Have good listening skills and an understanding of health and social issues that affect children / young peoples development.

Eligibility
None.

Required Customer Information
None.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
10 days - although dependent upon request.

More information about this service

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Address:
Excellence in Cities
7th Floor
Civic Centre
Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XQ.
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Telephone:
020 8379 3214.

Fax:
020 8379 3329.

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm.

Useful Links

The Standards Site - Education and Skills.

Request to Become a Pupil Mentor.