Peer Elements
The Complete Peer Mentoring programme
Peer Elements has proved extremely popular with many organisations and communities who have used it to set up their own peer mentoring schemes.
We recognise the value and difference mentorship can make. For me the next important step was to empower tenants to support each other in this way, providing learning opportunities for tenants whilst also addressing softer barriers like confidence building, raising aspirations, and motivation.
The partnership with Youth Elements has been brilliant. They have provided an excellent training programme and engaged with some of our hardest to reach tenants within support housing.
Keira Burns, Great Places Housing Group, Employment & Training Manager
What is Peer Elements?
The programme supports young people and adults in becoming mentors by encouraging them to explore issues affecting them and share their feelings with others. This is vital preparation for becoming a mentor and ensures that the participants are confident and proactive in providing emotional and practical support in a positive environment.
Peer Elements is nationally accredited by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) and there is an Effective Mentoring one-day training course for professionals to attend.
How is the project organised?
The project has four levels with those taking part successfully completing each stage to progress towards becoming peer mentors.We provide additional support by helping participants to produce personal development plans which support them in gaining accreditation.
Who can take part in Peer Elements?
Our mentoring programme has been very successful in supporting:
- Schools
- Housing associations
- PRUs
- YOT/YOS
- Youth services
- Primary schools
- Police
- Foyer federations.
The benefits of being a mentor
Our mentors tell us that their role brings many benefits. Here are some of their comments:
- It is extremely enjoyable
- You are meeting new people and making new friends
- Helping others boosts your own confidence
- Understanding how others learn will help you to learn
- Mentoring provides experience of running productive meetings, leading discussions and supporting group problem-solving
- Being a peer mentor looks great on your CV and may help you get a work placement or job
Skills gained
- Coaching
- Team work
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Creative thinking
- Managing change
- Building, supporting and understanding relationships
- Empathy
- Establishing boundaries
Learning outcomes
- Recognition of the need for sensitivity
- Awareness of the impact of attitudes, values, beliefs and personal styles of communication on relationships
- Understanding of the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Awareness of barriers to achievement and how to overcome them
- Appreciation of equality and diversity
Find out more
Please get in touch to find out how Peer Elements can help your organisation or community:- Phone 0161 286 1566
- Mobile 07443 406 039
- Email amina.waldron@youthelements.org.uk
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