Who This Course is For
This course is targeted for year 5 & 6 Primary school children. These are a group of carefully selected children who will act as peer mediators helping tackle conflict in the playground.
Content
The structure of the programme is broken down into 3 days. It follows a logical flow and takes children through the process letting them have plenty of time to ‘play act’ and practice being mediators.
A teacher presence is recommended throughout the training
What you can expect from the course
This three day programme delivers the skills of peer mediation in a fun environment with activities that develop the skills of affirmation, effective listening and communication skills and cooperation, all of which are needed for mediation.
Circle time is used continually throughout the training and each peer mediation scheme works together with existing peer mentoring and buddying schemes that exist already within the school.
Aims of Teaching Mediation in Skills
- To develop social skills for pupils and staff in dealing with conflict in a more positive way
- To create a calm, cooperative classroom atmosphere
- To affirm pupils and raise their self esteem
- To give pupils alternatives to bullying and violence
- To create understanding and awareness of others
- To give pupils ownership of their resolution of disputes
- To enhance learning through creating a safer, more positive environment.
Evaluation
Delegates are invited to evaluate each day of the course via group and individual evaluation
Cost
Price on Application
Contact
Enquire about this course by contacting Lisa Jazani on 029 2009 2222 or email lisa@prismtraining.co.uk