Mentors

At Barons Court, our year six pupils apply for prefect roles that they are specifically interested in and the roles that they feel they can make a difference to across the whole school, once appointed. A mentor is one of the prefect roles and as a mentor the children work both internally; supporting our school community, and externally; supporting people in our local area. 

The 2025-2026 Nursery Mentors are: Alex, Mia, Skye, Kacey, Safiya, Emma and Ruben. 

The 2025-2026 Community Mentors are: Ruben, Bryce, Leander, Jacob, Ava, Jessica and Kane. 

The 2025-2026 Academic Mentors are: Antzela, Liliana, Persephone and Mason. 

The mentors are very passionate about making a difference to many people in our community both inside and outside of the school gates. They engage with the nursery children and support maths in Phase 3. The Nursery Mentors go into the Nursery twice a week to play with the children and to support them with learning new skills. They also  spend time exploring books with the children in  Phase 3 and supporting them with their use of phonics to read new words. 

The Community Mentors also recognise that we have so many great care homes in our local area who work very hard. They like to support the care homes across Westcliff and will be doing this by sending them video messages, stories, songs and activities this year. We are sure that the residents will really appreciate the thought and consideration and will enjoy  seeing the children regularly. 

Community Mentors

At Barons Court, we believe learning extends beyond the classroom and into the heart of our community. Our Community Mentors are Year 6 pupils, who act as positive role models for younger pupils, showing them the importance of kindness, responsibility, and leadership. Through their example, they encourage others to grow into active citizens, who care for and contribute to the world around them.  This year, our Mentors are leading a variety of initiatives that strengthen these values: from local litter picks that encourage pride in our environment, to creative projects such as making Christmas cards for our neighbours and the residents of Milton House Care Home next door. They will also be visiting the care home to spend time with residents, sharing conversation, joy, and companionship. Pupils will also connect across generations by joining the Southend United Senior Shrimpers, celebrating the power of community through sport and friendship.  Our Community Mentor programme is about more than events though — it’s about nurturing role models, inspiring active citizenship, and showing our pupils the difference they can make when they give their time, talents, and compassion to others.

Autumn Term 2025 - An Update from our Community Mentors

During the Autumn Term, our Year 6 Community Mentors had a lot of fun whilst making a hugely positive difference by promoting kindness, empathy, and inclusion both within school and in the wider community. They began by taking part in a local litter pick, showing responsibility and teamwork while caring for shared spaces that belong to everyone. This simple act highlighted how small contributions can help make the community welcoming and enjoyable for all. Our pupils also attended Southend United’s Senior Shrimpers event, spending the day connecting with local seniors. Through shared games (created by the mentors themselves) and good conversations, they experienced the value of intergenerational friendships and the joy of including others in meaningful activities. In the festive season, our Community Mentors brought Christmas cheer to Milton House Care Home by creating, and hand delivering, handmade cards for the residents, helping them feel remembered and celebrated. Back in school, our mentors supported Children in Need with a cheerful non-school uniform day, raising £226.30 to support young people across the UK, extending beyond our immediate community.  By helping others, our mentors are learning to think of the wider world and the needs of all children and are acting as an inspiration to all. We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 Community Mentors for demonstrating empathy, compassion, and a commitment to building an inclusive and caring community and look forward to our community-minded endeavours in the Spring Term!

Academic Mentors

In the first half term as Academic Mentors, we have established a timetable of supporting Phase 2 and 3 with their learning. We visit Phase 3 to support the Year 2 and 3 children with their reading. We listen to the children read and help them sound out words. We also work with Phase 2 children and support many areas of learning including: writing, reading and numbers. We've been helping the youngest children to write their names.

After half term we will add another session to our Phase 3 support where we use counters to help children understand what the multiplication symbol means and how you can use counters to make groups.

Autumn Term 2025 - An Update from our Academic Mentors

"In the Autumn Term, as Academic Mentors, we have established good routines within Phase 2 and 3. We have been teaching Reception children to write cvc words such as 'cat' and have supported them in their maths work. In Phase 3 on Wednesdays, we have been supporting the children in their reading fluency and on Thursdays helping them to memorise their times tables using dienes and questioning. 

We have been enjoying seeing the children progress in their writing, reading and times tables and it makes us feel really happy to help the children of Barons Court develop."

Nursery Mentors

In the first half term as Nursery Mentors, we have been getting to know the new children and starting to build relationships with them. We read books to the children as well as playing e.g. helping them paint or playing with play dough. We also support them outside, especially with turn taking when they are waiting to go on the swing and talking to them while they’re playing in the sand pit. We also help during ‘Tidy Up’ time, sweeping leaves and sand and sometimes washing up after snack time.

After half term we will be given activities to play with specific children.

Autumn Term 2025 - An Update from our Nursery Mentors

"As Nursery Mentors we get to help and teach the children in Nursery new learning activities such as new words and letters and games such as 'Duck, Duck, Goose!' When it is carpet time, we support the adults in Nursery as well, as we prepare the garden for all of the children's outdoor learning activities. We support all of the children in building new friendships and encourage kindness. We really enjoy supporting the children daily and know that we are making a real difference in their learning - they always greet us with a BIG smile!"