Guidance and support - Peer Education Project (PEP)

Get step-by-step guidance on how to deliver the Peer Education Project (PEP) in your school. 

For staff, there are training videos for each stage of the project, supported by project guidance and pre-prepared materials.  

For Peer Educators, a handbook provides an overview of the project, as well as their roles and responsibilities within the project.

PEP guidance for staff:

Staff project guidance

This guide provides an overview of key information and resources you will need to deliver the project within your school and support the staff training videos.

Staff training videos

The staff training videos provide step-by-step guidance on how to deliver PEP in your school.

The videos can be watched at your own pace and will take you under two hours to complete.

Peer Educator training series

Pre-prepared training plans and PowerPoints will support you to train your Peer Educators to deliver the mental health lessons.

Caregiver information sheets

These information sheets provide caregivers with an overview of the project and the topics pupils will be learning.

For caregivers of Peer Educators, the information sheet also outlines the roles and responsibilities of a Peer Educator.

Peer Educator recruitment flyer

A flyer to encourage pupils to sign up to become a Peer Educator.

Pupil certificates

Certificates are available to download and can be used to recognise the achievements of Peer Educators delivering the lessons, and Peer Learners engaging in the mental health curriculum.

Evaluating PEP: We've developed a survey to help schools measure the difference that running the lessons has made. Find out more and download the survey.

Staff training videos

The staff training videos provide step-by-step guidance on how to deliver PEP in your school.

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PEP guidance for Peer Educators:

The Peer Educator handbook

This handbook provides Peer Educators with an overview of the project and their role and responsibilities.
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Lesson delivery reflection sheet

Peer Educators are encouraged to build in time for reflection following each lesson delivered. This reflection sheet is designed to support with this reflection.
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Additional mental health resources

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Phil's story: becoming a Peer Educator

Learn about Philip's experience of being a Peer Educator and a MHF Young Leader
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