Research shows the development of personal and social skills are asimportant as learning English and maths. These skills enable pupils tobecome confident and socially engaged; ultimately giving them a feelingof control over their lives in a world in which children have morechoice than ever before.
The idea of learning coaches or mentors, linking adult professionals orstudents with secondary school pupils, is to provide an adult figure whois both a cheerleader and a guide to children as they begin to face anoften bewildering range of options.
Mentors can do much to raise morale, enthuse, and support by acting asrole-model and confidante. A University of Plymouth study of thebenefits of mentoring concluded it was a highly effective tool forraising aspirations and improving confidence.
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