Setting Up and Running a Peer Listening Scheme [Paperback]

Many children and young people in our schools are in need of someone to talk to. They have problems at home, difficulties with school work, or find that, for whatever reason, they just dont fit in. A sympathetic listener who can offer some support can make all the difference. There isnt a school in the land that wouldnt benefit from a well-run peer listening scheme  here is the how to do it guidance that will help busy practitioners to put in place something that really works.

Linda Evans, Educational Consultant

I think this book will be welcomed in schools and other settings (PRU; Pregnant school girl units; exclusion centres etc.) The proposal is down to earth, written by a practitioner for practitioners, straightforward and well considered. Schools are constantly looking for ways to support troubled pupils - particularly now that LA resources are very limited and delegated funding only goes so far. Even when schools have access to a trained counsellor, there is always a very long waiting list. What can you do with children who need something NOW? This book offers a very practical, achievable, tried and tested way forward. Validation would be an asset  perhaps the Childrens Society  who part funded the original work, or the NCB. I dont know of any books that offer a detailed training programme  how to do it. This would be the books USP. The pupil voice is also an important issue  how to give pupils opportunities to discuss their problems and concerns, but also how to involve young people in making a positive contribution. This book contributes to both areas. In my opinion, this is a very strong proposal.