Learning | RISE Mentoring Programme
RISE is a student-centred and volunteer-based mentoring programme designed to support one-to-one learning. We are guided by our values of Responsibility, Inclusion, Service & Engagement.
Student needs may include:
- Extension for any of a range of talents or strengths
- Support for specific learning difficulties (e.g. reading, mathematics etc.)
- English or other language support
- Development of self-esteem
- Need for socialisation
A student may enter the programme on the recommendation of a teacher to the RISE Management Team who train volunteers and maintain a database in readiness for potential student/volunteer matches. Once a match is made and agreement is reached between the student, the parents and the volunteer, the RISE pair meet regularly, usually for a 45-60 minute session weekly during the school day. Volunteers typically come from within the ISL parent community and receive training in the philosophy and processes of RISE, including managing confidentiality. It is also possible for senior students to become RISE volunteers.