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

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.