Structured around case study material that highlights best practice in disadvantaged areas, this book describes the day to day experience of learning mentors. It provides case studies to illustrate the positive impact of mentors on children’s participation and learning in school.The book provides detailed practical guidance for learning mentors, strand co-ordinators and school managers on how to:* manage and promote learning mentor provision* identify learning mentor cohorts* direct mentoring towards supporting improvements in attainment, attendance and behaviour in the context of inclusion and multi-agency working* monitor and evaluate learning mentor provision* integrate learning mentor provision within broader policies and strategies so it is closely aligned with school improvement.This is the first book on learning mentors to present case studies and offer such detailed guidance for good practice, and will be indispensable in schools.