What do learning mentors actually do?
Learning mentors carry out a range of tasks and can work with pupils/students with wide ranging ability levels and barriers to learning. Primary focus: addressing barriers (and potential barriers) to learning and achievement, mainly through a 1:1 supportive relationship or small group work. This may include developing coping strategies, enhancing motivation, raising aspirations and encouraging re-engagement in learning, taking account of a range of complex underlying issues that may impact negatively on learning and achievement (e.g. bereavement, lack of confidence/low self-esteem, low aspirations, mental health issues, relationship difficulties, bullying, peer pressure, family issues/concerns). They also provide direct support and guidance in relation to study skills, personal organisation, revision and examination techniques. Secondary outcomes: contributing positively (through development of supportive relationship) to behaviour, attendance and emotional well-being. The work is plan
