Student Mentoring Support

At Preston Manor Upper School, we provide a supportive space for our young people to discuss current issues faced by adolescence, such as peer pressure, social media and school life.

We offer a range of Group Support to allow students to have a safe space to hold discussions and learn strategies in order to help them cope with pressures faced by young people.

Anxiety/Reflection Group
Preston Manor runs an anxiety group for students that are experiencing some form of stress or anxiety.

The Anxiety groups run for 6 weeks and take place in a different lesson each week. The students are guided through a series of workshops that address the feelings that surround their anxieties.

Any parents wanting to refer their child to mentoring must contact the respective DSD. DSD’s and Form Tutors make all referrals to the Anxiety Group through the Pastoral Gateway.

Anger Management Group
In this Group, we explore the CALM method - Controlling Anger and Learning to Manage. We explore triggers, possible scenarios, the differences between assertive and aggressive behaviour, calming techniques, and provide practical solutions which equip students with the tools they need to manage their emotions.

If you would like to find out more or if you feel that your child would benefit from extra pastoral support, please contact:

Mr. Lee Yawson - Inclusion Manager
Email: l.yawson@preston-manor.com

Intensive Mentoring

The Intensive Mentoring Programme aims to enhance the learning opportunities of students who need support in overcoming the variety of barriers that prevent them from accessing the curriculum and achieving their full potential. The programme aims to empower targeted students by raising their self-esteem and self-awareness and by preparing them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.

Mentoring provides a safe space to get guidance and support, to be listened to without judgment or punishment and to discuss issues that are important to the mentee.

The Intensive Learning Mentor meets with their mentees on a one-to-one basis once a week for 30–60 minutes. Intensive Mentors work closely with vulnerable students; they monitor the mentees behaviour and progress closely and liaise with DSD’s, outside agencies and families. 

Any parents wanting to refer their child to mentoring must contact the respective DSD. Only DSD’s can make referrals for intensive mentoring. All referrals go through the Pastoral Gateway.

Learning Mentoring Programme 

The Learning Mentor Programme is an initiative that aims to enhance learning opportunities for students. This intervention is for students who need support in overcoming the variety of barriers that prevent them from accessing the curriculum and achieving their full potential.

Peer Mentoring

The Peer Mentor program selects the best Year 12 students to complete the extensive Peer Mentor training program. The Year 12 students must have experience of a pastoral role in the school, for example, a Year 8 buddy, Behaviour panel, or hold a prefect status.

The mentees can be any of the following: students who have moderate issues with behaviour, low motivation, self-esteem, attendance, under achievement or punctuality.

Mentees meet their mentors once a week for 35 minutes in the mentoring room or the Learning Resource Centre. Mentors will pick mentees up from their lesson and, after the meeting, the mentor will escort the student back to his/her lesson.

Any parents wanting to refer their child to mentoring must contact the respective DSD. DSD’s and Form Tutors make all referrals to the Peer Mentoring Program.

All referrals go through the Pastoral Gateway.