Peer Education Project

Training 2006

Peer Education Training began in October 2006 with a Hackney Peer mentor group attending PAYP training.

The young people were very keen to train as co-facilitators & the aim of the training focussed on the role & responsibilities of the facilitator & what would be expected of them. They were introduced to the structure behind Mouth That Roars & were given training in Child Protection & diversity issues.

“I have learnt to challenge people that think or talk negatively. I have learnt what the roles of a co-facilitator are & about children’s rights”.
Tristram

“I learnt not to stereotype people & how to handle young people. I want to help people make a good film, like I was helped”.
Elizabeth

[We] discussed different skills needed to be a co-facilitator & I [feel I can co-facilitate] because I have the relevant skills such as patience, communication skills etc. I am looking forward to helping young people learn new skills & help them think for themselves & learn something new”
David

The young people produced a co-facilitators contract based on what they felt is essential to the role:

CO-FACILITATOR CONTRACT

All of these points are of equal importance.

1. No physical contact with Young People
2. If young people tell you something personal you must report it immediately to the Facilitator (more information in Child Protection policy)
3. Must arrive AT LEAST 10 minutes before the workshop begins, to help set up and prepare.
4. Phones must be on silent
5. Must be able to communicate with young people
   1. Help young people elaborate on ideas
6. Must call in advance if you are going to be late and if you cannot come you have to call at least 24 hours before
7. Must be organised, plan ahead and be presentable.
8. Assist the Facilitators
   1. Support young people in filming
   2. Second pair of hands and eyes on the group
   3. Analyse the group and give extra help if needed
   4. Break down information into simple format for better understanding
9. Challenge unacceptable behaviour, stereotypes etc.
   1. encourage good behaviour
   2. keep the group focussed

“[I have learnt] how to assist the young people to develop their ideas. I enjoyed myself today & learnt & understood the [role] as well”.
Tobi

“ I have learnt how to talk to the young people & how to keep them engaged”.
Elizabeth

“I have learnt to act in a calm, cool & collective manner when working with a group of young people. [The facilitators] were very supportive & offered great help when the rest of the group needed it”.
Tristram