Learning mentors work with children of all ages, assisting them with problems in learning that are hindering them in their progress. These problems may be concerned with their families, bullying by other schoolchildren, the death of a close family member or poor study skills and low self-confidence. They usually work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. They work closely with teachers, other professional staff and the children's parents in order to provide emotional support and help them modify their behaviour using techniques such as anger management. They also assist pupils to improve their attendance, homework and timekeeping together with their studying, revision and examination techniques. The working week is usually 37 hours, but may include some evening and weekend work. Most of the work is carried out in the educational establishments, but they must sometimes visit the people's homes or other locations.
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2012
