CSV provides training and support for schools, colleges, universities, and other education practitioners nationwide in developing volunteering, leadership and active citizenship programmes.

We have over 40 years experience in developing citizenship education and campaigning for citizenship in schools. In 1969 we were instrumental in the decision to add community involvement to the schools curriculum, and in 2002 we helped make sure citizenship was placed on the National Curriculum for every child in England.

Recent projects include whole-school peer mentoring training in anticipation of vertical tutor groups, and supporting schools and teachers to develop student voice and participation.

Training programmes
 

• Peer Mentoring
  A three-hour session to help students support others.
   
• Student Leadership
  A one-day course with the aim of developing students’ leadership potential. Two-day and three-day courses are also available.
   
• Peer Mediation (Conflict Resolution)
  A half-day session looking at mediation.
   
• Team Building
  A half-day or one-day programme aiming to foster team building skills.
   
• Reading Together
  A half-day session to promote awareness of the skills required to support students in the development of their reading.
   
• Buddying
  A programme to enable Primary and Year 7 pupils to support others.
   
• Project Team Challenge
  Action planning for active community involvement.
   
• Inclusive Practice
  A half-day session covering equal opportunities and human rights.

Half-day sessions start from just £350, and whole day sessions from just £500.

We can create specific training sessions to fit your particular needs. Whole-day sessions can include one programme or two (morning and afternoon).

Our training programmes include student leadership, peer mediation (conflict resolution), team building, Reading skills, and buddying.

All of our courses are delivered at your convenience by our experienced trainers and are tailor-made to meet your needs. Both half day and full day courses are available.

For more information about the training programmes available contact CSV's Peter Seaden Jones by email at pseadenjones@csv.org.uk.

Watch!

Watch the video below to find out what CSV's Peer Mentoring scheme did for staff and students at Brady Primary School in Rainham, Greater London.