Peer mentoring programmes are becoming increasingly popular in many primary and secondary schools.  This method directly involves children and young people in supporting an environment where all children feel safe and feel they have someone they can talk to. 

Support is available for peer mentoring initiatives through various government-funded peer support pilot projects. 

For further details of these projects and to find out whether they operate in your area, please contact:

CHIPS programme (Childline/NSPCC)

Cybermentors (from Beatbullying)

Mentoring and Befriending Foundation