Peer educators are trained to deliver interactive workshops on topics that matter today to Brownies, Guides and Rangers and groups of similar age outside of Girlguiding.
At this basic training weekend, you’ll learn the skills necessary to be a peer educator, receive training in the Breaking Free resource which enables young members to recognise and challenge gender stereotypes and leave equipped with the ability to start delivering sessions in your county!
The details
Who: Members aged 14-25
When: 6.30pm Friday 13 - 4pm Sunday 15 September 2024
Where: Broadstone Lodge, Broadstone Warren, Lewes Road, Forest Row, RH18 5JS
Cost: £30
We’ll send out a detailed information pack nearer to the event.
Travel arrangements
Participants make their own way to the venue. Broadstone Warren is within 30 minutes’ drive of the M25. Direct trains to East Grinstead run from St Pancras International in a little over an hour and Clapham Junction in less than an hour. We can arrange lifts to the venue from the station, with advance notice.
Travel Expenses are not covered by Girlguiding London and South East England but we would encourage you to contact your county coordinator as your county may be able to support you. If the area in which you Guide is within an area of high deprivation, you may be able to apply for a Girlguiding London and South East England grant with approval from your commissioner.
How do I become a peer educator?
- Sign up to attend basic training using this form. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, after which a waiting list will be operated. Registration closes on Friday 30 August 2024, or before if event capacity is reached.
- Send your payment using the details on the form to secure your place. Your place will be confirmed via email once we receive your payment. Please note, should you be unable to make the event, the payment will not be refundable unless your place can be filled by someone else. If you have any concerns about paying, please contact your county commissioner who may be able to offer financial support.
Pre-training requirements
There are some pre-training requirements which must be completed at least two weeks before the training weekend:
- Complete the Introduction to peer education e-learning. When you have completed this, log it here so that it can be added to your Go record.
- Complete a safe space level 1 & 2 if you are over 18. If you are under 18, complete a safe space for those aged 14-17. If you have already completed the relevant a safe space training, ensure that this doesn’t run out in the next five months, or you will have to complete the training again. A safe space training can be accessed on the Learning Platform but if you have difficulties logging in, do ask your unit leader or commissioner for help.
- Watch the Breaking Free topic video and complete the quiz
The Queen’s Guide award & peer education
If you are working towards your Queen’s Guide award attending a peer education basic training weekend can count as your social experience challenge (option 1; new award scheme) or your residential experience (old award scheme). If you intend to use the basic training weekend towards your award, you should inform and agree this with your coordinator/mentor and indicate this at the appropriate point on the application form. After you have qualified as a peer educator, running peer education sessions can also count towards aspects of your award.
Next steps
Click here to find out more about peer education. If you have any questions or queries, please email peereducation@girlguidinglaser.org.uk. If your query is about booking or payment, please contact Jane Harvey via info@girlguidinglaser.org.uk (copying in an adult if you are under 18).
If you cannot attend this basic training weekend but are still keen to train as a peer educator, please register your interest to hear about future training opportunities.
