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Peer support for mental wellbeing in schools and colleges

A practical guide to help schools and colleges develop structured, peer-led programmes to support student mental wellbeing.

Peer support offers a valuable way for children and young people to support each other’s mental wellbeing. Schools and colleges can foster a supportive environment where students feel comfortable seeking help from their peers by introducing peer-led programmes.    This guide explains what peer support is and provides practical advice on setting up and running effective programmes in your setting. 

It covers three key areas with tips for each: 

  • Understanding peer support and its benefits. 

  • Applying five core principles for success. 

  • Planning and delivering peer support initiatives with students. 

Resources

  • Planning peer support 

    Peer Support Mental Wellbeing_Schools&College

    This resource introduces staff to peer support and helps them to lay the groundwork to co-develop appropriate support for their setting.

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