by Graham Perry | Sep 1, 2021 | GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL, Mediation, Thought For The Day
MEDIATION #170 You have met with the Boy, the Parents, the Head + the Chair of Governors. You have not overlooked the Common Room – the teachers need to be on board. Your efforts have been successful. The Boy feels more relaxed talking about his identity. The “Bully”...
by Graham Perry | Aug 31, 2021 | GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL, Mediation, Thought For The Day
MEDIATION #169 The Mediator is ready to move from Listening to Acting. But the Mediator is not an Arbitrator. The Mediator is not “in charge” + does not issue instructions. He/She remains consensual at all times. The Mediator has a plan – can it be sold to the...
by Graham Perry | Aug 30, 2021 | GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL, Mediation, Thought For The Day
MEDIATION #168 Our Mediator, male or female, has done his/her homework. The Mediator has spoken to all the relevant parties + listened. The Mediator understands their priorities, their problems + their outlook. The Mediator is ready to act, to go on to the front foot...
by Graham Perry | Aug 27, 2021 | GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL, Mediation, Thought For The Day
MEDIATION #167 So far the Mediator has met privately with The Schoolboy, His Parents, The Irresponsible Form Teacher and the Head. Now you meet with the Chair of Governors – new to the post and unsettled about how to deal with the problem. He has reported to his...
by Graham Perry | Aug 26, 2021 | GENDER ISSUES AT SCHOOL, Mediation, Thought For The Day
MEDIATION #166 You, the Mediator, have been appointed to resolve a problem in a mixed private school arising out of gender identity issues of a 13-year-old boy pupil. Different people with different priorities are involved including the boy, his parents, the boy’s...
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