--- title: "Year 10 Peer Mentors Ready to Step Into To New Role" url: "https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-12-02-year-10-peer-mentors-ready-to-step-into-to-new-role" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # Year 10 Peer Mentors Ready to Step Into To New Role ![Image of Year 10 Peer Mentors Ready to Step Into To New Role](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/images/news/IMG_0600.JPEG) 2 December 2025 Our latest cohort of Year 10 Peer Mentors has now completed the second part of their training and are ready to step into their new role as Year 11 pupils focus on exams. The training, delivered by Tahir Mahmood and Gemma Appleton from Lancashire County Council’s ‘We Are With You’, covered essential skills such as active listening, empathy, and problem-solving - qualities that will help mentors support younger pupils and promote wellbeing across school. Pupils also explored strategies for building trust, managing sensitive conversations, and encouraging positive behaviour. As part of the programme, pupils have achieved an ASDAN qualification in Peer Mentoring, recognising their commitment to personal development and leadership. This nationally recognised award is a fantastic addition to their CV and future applications. Peer mentoring is a key part of Priory’s ethos, empowering pupils to take on leadership roles, develop confidence, and make a real difference to the school community. Ms Smith, Lead Practitioner for Personal Development said, "This group has shown real maturity and enthusiasm throughout the training. They’re now equipped with the skills to support their peers and contribute to a positive school culture. It’s fantastic to see pupils stepping up to help others while developing their own leadership qualities.” A second cohort is waiting in the wings, with training dates confirmed in the New Year. Any Year 10 pupils interested in becoming a Peer Mentor should speak to Ms Smith. ![](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/images/news/IMG_0588.JPEG) [Extra Curricular](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/extra-curricular) [Year 10](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/year-10) [Personal Development](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/personal-development) [Well-being](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/well-being) [ Priory’s Food Bank Appeal Meets House Competition](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-11-30-priory-s-food-bank-appeal-meets-house-competition) [Priory Cheerleaders Bring Energy to South Ribble’s First Competition ](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-12-03-priory-cheerleaders-bring-energy-to-south-ribble-s-first-competition) ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [OFSTED](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Online Payments](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-payments) - [Staff Contact](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/staff-contact-list) - [Vacancies](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/vacancies) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priorystc) - [X](https://twitter.com/@priorystc) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penworthampriory/) Penwortham Priory Academy Trust is operating as a single academy trust. It is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England with Company Number 08133703 School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)