The project involves training sixth form students to volunteer as mentors for younger pupils in the school (or at a neighbouring state school) for one academic year.
Mentoring Programme
The mentoring programme can also be run in neighbouring state schools, even if the Nurture Project model is not in place. While the overall impact may be less pronounced, significant benefits still exist for disadvantaged pupils and independent schools alike.
Participation Process
Interest Assessment:
Sixth form students express interest in joining the Nurture Project Partnership after a brief presentation.
Training Sessions:
Students attend three training sessions each lasting 2 hours at the project’s outset.
Training includes:
Overview of the
Nurture Project:
Insights into attachment theory, child development and resilience.
Positive
Psychology:
Exploring strengths, mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Practices:
Ensuring the safety of all participants.
Activities Undertaken by Sixth Formers
Throughout the year, sixth formers will engage in a variety of activities, including:
Literacy and Numeracy Interventions
Subject Tutoring
Supporting Sports and Arts
Involvement in drama groups, choirs, and music.
Group Activities
Organising activities during breaks and lunchtimes, attending breakfast and afterschool clubs, running homework and holiday clubs.
Sixth formers are supervised at all times in accordance with both schools’ safeguarding policies.
Role of Sixth Formers
As positive role models, sixth formers promote secure attachment styles among disadvantaged children, enabling these pupils to engage more effectively with their learning when they return to class
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