Peer mediation

Peer mediation is when school children and young people are trained to help other young people sort out their disagreements. These disputes can range from unkind behaviour to disagreements in playground. Pupils who are trained to use mediation skills are called Peer Mediators.

Peer mediation involves two trained mediators assisting pupils in conflict through a series of steps so that they can find their own way of resolving their problems. Difficulties and disagreement are faced and brought out into the open. Through acknowledgement and careful exploration comes shared understanding which usually leads to a negotiated, constructive, non-violent way of managing the conflict.