Learning Mentors
Mrs Roach and Mr Walker, our Learning Mentors
As Learning Mentors we work as part of the Pastoral Team, together with Mrs O'Toole, the Deputy Headteacher, and Mrs Venables, the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).
We work cohesively to serve the needs of the 'whole child' and their family. We recognise the importance of establishing strong communication with our families and to be honest and open in our approach.
We adopt a non-judgemental approach, whereby the care of our pupils is the priority and we look to find solutions to problems, not to place blame.
We value all our pupils regardless of their age, sex, physical or mental ability, ethnicity or religion.
Our door is always open!
Mrs H Roach and Mr M Walker
Learning Mentors
More about Learning Mentors
So what is a Learning Mentor?
- Active listener
- Mediator
- Observer
- Non-judgemental helper
- Honest and plain speaking person.
Learning Mentors can help with issues such as:
- Low self-esteem
- Motivation
- Social skills
- Bullying
- Friendships
- Transition to senior school
- Bereavement counselling
- Behaviour issues.
We offer help in different ways:
- One to one sessions
- Small group work
- Circle-time
- Drop-in–facility for pupils who wish to talk about any issue or concern.
How the children benefit:
- Pupils at Chivenor Primary will receive support both in and out of the classroom in a variety of appropriate ways.
- Pupils will be helping to develop the skills they need to help solve their own problems.
- Pupils will learn coping strategies to deal with challenging situations.
- Pupils will be helped with academic and/or attainment concerns, and encouraged to overcome barriers to learning.