Doncaster Council

Good Practice Guide for Learning Mentors

The Learning Mentor strand is primarily to support schools in raising standards. Specifically in raising pupils’ attainment, improving attendance and reducing permanent and fixed term exclusions. 
Many schools have successfully implemented the Learning Mentor programme and assessed that the impact is evident on individuals and groups of pupils.

High expectations of every individual
Remove barriers to learning, whether inside or outside the school environment and meet the needs and aspirations of all young people. No pupil’s education should be confined or restricted because of the school they happen to attend. 
The Learning Mentor in particular can help schools to take a more individualised approach to teaching and learning focused on the needs of individual pupils.

Networks
Schools working together collaboratively can achieve more for pupils, parents and communities than schools working in isolation. By promoting diversity, recognising excellence and disseminating good practice, each school can help to enhance performance across an area.