A guide to organising a buddy programme. Through their extensive research, the authors of this book have found that there are still significant aspects of the transition into secondary that make the process difficult for new students. These include, for example:

• Getting lost
• Friendships
• Homework

The book provides a comprehensive programme to train first year pupils in the skills needed to be buddies to the new first years arriving in the autumn term. As well as supporting the new pupils, the research indicates other positive effects of peer support systems, including:

• Increased self-confidence and awareness
• Improved social skills
• A positive influence on the school climate.

The book covers areas such as the roles and limits of the buddy, listening skills, getting help, volunteering and developing buddy skills.

[Age Suitability: 11-13; Theresa Bliss, Rachel Down, Isabel Hollis & Tina Lythgoe]

[ISBN: 9781906517045; Pages: 130]