capita mental health in schools conference - peer mentoring

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Implementing a Successful Peer

Mentoring Programme

Dr Pooky KnightsmithDirector: children, young people &

schoolsCharlie Waller Memorial Trust

cwmt.org.uk | @charliewtrust InOurHands.com | @pookyh

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@charliewtrust

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

cwmt.org.uk | @charliewtrust InOurHands.com | @pookyh

cwmt.org.uk | @charliewtrust InOurHands.com | @pookyh

pooky@cwmt.org@PookyH

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