Are you looking for ideas, advice and guidance to make you an effective Learning Mentor?</p> <p></p> <p>This practical book is designed to help those new to the Learning Mentor role avoid common pitfalls, and to help those with more experience to develop their skills. </p> <p></p> <p>Written by an expert practitioner, the book includes:</p> <p></p> <p>- step-by-step advice on how to be a good Learning Mentor</p> <p>- guidance on working with school management teams, teachers and parents</p> <p>- advice on how to provide effective student support</p> <p>- case studies to illustrate best practice</p> <p>- suggested strategies for monitoring and evaluating interventions </p> <p>- templates to use and adapt</p> <p>- substantial electronic resource materials available from the SAGE website to use with the book. </p> <p></p> <p>An inspiring read for all primary and secondary Learning Mentors and trainee Learning Mentors, this book is relevant to anyone involved with student support and pastoral care. </p> <p></p> <p>Stephanie George is a teacher and manager of the Learning Support Unit at Plashet School, East London where she is responsible for the training of learning mentors.