Peer+Mediation

Peer Mediation

At Moreland Primary school we train the students in grades 5 and 6 to resolves low-level conflicts via peer mediation. Mediation enables disagreeing students to discuss their problems and come to a resolution with the guidance of the mediators.

Mediation websites: http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=287&id=2507

The mediators follow the six step of mediation which are as follows:

** Six Steps of Mediation **

Mediators can either be approached by students needing help or they can observe an incident in the school and get involved in the conflict.

· Introduce yourselves · Explain rules of mediation: a. take turns to speak b. tell the truth c. no name calling or put downs d. co-operate to solve the problem
 * Step One: Agree to mediate **

· ask each person, one at a time, to explain what happened and how they feel · summerise what each person says
 * Step Two: Find out what the problem is **

· ask each person what they want and why
 * Step Three: Find out what each person wants **

· ask both students if they have ideas to fix the problem · write them done
 * Step Four: Finding Solutions **

· ask each student idea they like. Choose the best.
 * Step Five: Choosing the best idea **

· make a plan/agreement. Write it down and let both sign it.
 * Step Six: Create an agreement **