The Â̲èÖ±²¥ leads the BAME Uni: School mentoring programmes funded by the National Collaborative Outreach Programme and has just completed a programme with PCS, led by Mentoring Manager Beth Thomas-Hancock and retired head teacher John Lynch.
Eleven BAME students in year 9 and 10 have been mentored by BAME students from the Â̲èÖ±²¥. The PCS students reported an increase in confidence after the programme.
Of the programme, Beth said: “Providing BAME role models as mentors is a simple and effective way to inspire young people to be the best they can be. Students from the Â̲èÖ±²¥ volunteer their time to mentor a BAME secondary school pupil. The BAME secondary school pupils volunteer to participate in the mentoring.
Josie Turner, Assistant Head Teacher (Teaching and Learning) at Peacehaven Community School, said: “We are delighted to have been nominated for the 2019 NEON School or College Widening Access Award.
“Our close partnership with the Â̲èÖ±²¥ has enabled a significant number of our students to make more informed choices about their futures. The nomination of this award is recognition of the strong links we have created. We look forward to continuing to work alongside our university partner.”