Peer Mediation Plus

Peer Mediation Plus – Funding Available for West Midlands Schools
Funding is available for schools in the West Midlands to help set up a Peer Mediation scheme and train staff to get the most out of the scheme.

Peer mediation involves children being trained to mediate their peers’ conflicts at school. It is underpinned by the same values that inform adult mediation. It is voluntary, inclusive and leads those people who find themselves in a dispute to find their own solution to their problem, rather than being told what to do.  It is conflict resolution for young people, by young people. 

In summary, this is what is offered:

• Pupil workshop
• 3 days mediation training – with up to 24 selected peer mediators
• Staff CPD (3 twilights or one-half day and one twilight)
• Lunchtime Supervisor Training (a 90-minute session)
• Invitation to a WM Peer Mediation Leads Network
• Evaluation including a follow up visit to the school once the scheme is established.

Schools are asked to commit to all aspects of the offer and to make a financial contribution towards the costs. The actual cost to deliver this work is £2,634.00 per school. Each school will be asked to contribute £500.00.

For any queries or further information please contact Libbs@peacemakers.org.uk