Young Buddies

`For any teacher or school wanting to set up a buddy scheme, or to explore the possibility of doing so, this book contains some useful suggestions, ideas and guidelines. Even if a school did not wish to adopt the buddy system itself, the book contains useful material relating to citizenship and specific problems, like bullying which makes it a potentially useful resource for teachers and schools in general' - Early Education Peer buddy systems have been demonstrated as very successful with older students. Positive effects are recognized for the individuals befriended and also for the whole community. Margaret has used her vast experience with younger children to develop a programme which achieves these outcomes at the stage when they are learning the skills of friendship and co-operation. Using her popular style of differentiating activities and teaching for two age groups, 6-8 and 9-11, Margaret has provided an exciting, innovative and challenging programme which enhances the citizenship curriculum and the atmosphere of the school. Margaret Collins is a former headteacher of infant and first schools. She is now Senior Visiting Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Southampton. She researches children's perceptions of health education topics, writes teaching materials for children, books and articles on PSHE.

Introduction
Section 1
What is a Buddy?
What is a Friend?
What is a School Buddy?
How is a School Buddy Different from a Friend?
What Does a School Buddy Need to Do?
Where Can You Buddy?
Section 2
What Skills Does a Buddy Need?
Listening Skills
Body Language
Questioning Techniques
Empathy
Section 3
What Skills Does a Chum Need?
Listening Skills
Body Language
Questioning Techniques
Empathy
Section 4
Observing Anything Untoward
Special Needs of Chum
Worries and Bullying
Taking Decisions
Confidentiality
Section 5
Distancing
Confidentiality
Disclosures
Reporting Back When Necessary
Section 6
Peer Tutoring
Helping Chum to Take Decisions
Inclusion?
Feelings of Buddy and Chum
Making Chum ′Feel Good′
Section 7
Manifesto - What can I do to be a Successful Peer Buddy?
Contract
Badges
Compiling for Self a Peer Buddy Handbook
Section 8 for Chum
Role/Responsibilities of Chum
Appreciation of Buddy
Benefits
Peer Teaching
Sharing Experiences
Section 9
Various Options of How to Set Up the Scheme
Appendix
Reading List