St Edward’s Church of England Academy
Programme
Over the 2022/23 academic year, Oppidan mentors provided training sessions to a group of over 20 Y11 and Y13 pupils. The training took place over a series of workshops spread across two days. Each mentor was paired with two KS3 mentees, with two-to-one peer mentoring sessions beginning in the Autumn term and taking place throughout the Spring and Summer terms.
Outcomes
Communication skills
Mentors demonstrated a 14% increase in speaking clearly to individuals or small groups they do not know. Mentors showed a remarkable 22% improvement in using eye contact and body language for attentive listening.
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Mentors experienced a notable 21% increase in understanding their own emotions. Mentees exhibited a significant 23% increase in understanding their own emotions.
Leadership skills
Mentors reported a remarkable 39% increase in supporting others, showcasing their growth in guiding, advising, and empowering their mentees. 10% more mentors reported managing disagreements to reach shared solutions, indicating enhanced conflict resolution and collaborative skills.
Empathy and understanding of others
Mentees showed a significant 35% increase in their ability to understand the feelings of others. There was a 29% increase in mentees' awareness of their friends' feelings.
Positive attitude and academic expectations
Mentees reported a 31% increase in having a positive attitude towards themselves. Mentees exhibited a remarkable 50% increase in their expectation to do well at school