Chelsea Academy
Programme
Over the 2022/23 academic year, Oppidan mentors provided training sessions to a group of 20 Y12 pupils. The training took place over a series of workshops spread across two days. Each sixth-form mentor was paired with two Y7 mentees, with two-to-one peer mentoring sessions taking place throughout the Spring and Summer terms.
Outcomes
Mentoring programme led to significant growth in self-awareness among Y12 mentors
35% increase in understanding feelings, 45% increase in recognising reasons behind emotions, and 31% increase in comprehending behaviours.
Enhanced speaking skills observed in both Y12 mentors and Y7 mentees
27% increase in speaking clearly to unfamiliar individuals or small groups for mentors, and 5% improvement for mentees. Additionally, mentors showed a 35% increase in speaking engagingly, and mentees demonstrated a 6% improvement in this area.
Development of leadership skills among Y12 mentors
4% increase in supporting others through motivation and a substantial 42% increase in supporting others through active guidance and empowerment.
Improvement in resilience and self-efficacy for Y7 mentees
16% increase in belief as good students, 17% increase in belief in having excellent skills, and a 13% increase in ability to concentrate on projects.
Increased sense of belonging and significance for both Y12 mentors and Y7 mentees
30% increase in mentors feeling they matter a tremendous amount to others at their school, and 59% of Y7 pupils feeling a complete sense of belonging.