Fifth class are exploring how to be friendship keepers through a peer mediation programme. Every Tuesday, the class is split into three groups. One group works with John, one with Ms O’D and one with Sandra and Miriam.

Peer mediation is an opportunity to learn about how to listen and repeat back, how to ask questions, how to be fair, how to identify feelings and and try to understand behaviours. These are some skills needed in restorative practices. Usually we start with a game, have a discussion and do some role play.

When the programme is finished, some Fifth class students will be available to help Infants at yard time.