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B.E.S.T. Buddies
A Comprehensive Training Programme Introducing a Peer Buddy System to Support Students Starting Secondary School



January 2002 | 168 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Peer buddy schemes are gaining popularity as a means of supporting new pupils. Benefits help not only the new pupils but also the supporters.

The existence of a peer support system was perceived as beneficial to the school as a whole. Naylor & Cowie 1999.

Research into peer buddy systems indicates they:

" protect against bullying

" promote a caring school

" enhance befrienders communication skills

" build confidence and trust

" provide positive role models.

A photocopiable resource containing everything needed to implement, support and evaluate a peer support scheme, comprising:

" teacher notes

" six training sessions

" student handbook.

 
Part One
Introduction and Background

 
Aims and Rational

 
Structure of the Programme

 
 
Part Two
The Training

 
 
Part Three
Peer Buddy Handbook

 

For instructors

Please contact your Academic Consultant to check inspection copy availability for your course.

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ISBN: 9781873942994
£49.99