CHAT mentoring programme
The CHAT (confidentiality, help, advice and trust) mentoring programme is a successful peer mentoring approach to support pupils’ well-being. Every year a small group of Year 10 pupils are appointed as CHAT mentors following a rigorous selection process. The successful candidates receive valuable training in how to deal with a range of well-being concerns. The CHAT team support pupils joining the school in Year 7 as part of the school’s transition arrangements. All Year 7 form classes are allocated two CHAT mentors who are available during form periods to support pupils. The CHAT team also offers a lunchtime drop-in facility in the ‘NEWID’ well-being hub. The CHAT mentor scheme is particularly valued by both mentors and mentees and is an integral part of the school’s wider well-being support system.