Equality & Diversity

Mediation Service

The mediation service is open to all staff and students and is an informal means of resolving conflict between individuals or groups. It provides a platform for a safe, comprehensive discussion between those experiencing conflict and is facilitated by two trained mediators. To watch an example mediation, please click here.

Mediation is an impartial and confidential service. Mediators are trained to be neutral and non-judgemental. They listen to everyone's issues, clarify underlying feelings and encourage a mutual understanding. It is not the role of mediators to advise on solutions, instead they support individuals to generate their own ideas and agreements to improve their working relationship for the future.  You can access mediation at any time, no matter what the issues are, how you're feeling, or who the conflict is with.  It may be that you simply wish to talk an issue through - to find out whether mediation can help. 

Contact the Mediation Service
Please contact Richard Beacham, Mediation Sevice, in the first instance.

By telephone: 0113 812 4510
Email:  R.Beacham@leedsmet.ac.uk
Web: www.leedsmet.ac.uk/mediation

Relevant publications

Helping Hands for Staff & Students

Important information for staff on students on the University's Mediation Service and Dignity & Respect Network.  Includes 10 fun tips for dealing with conflict.

Mediation Service Leaflet

Information about the Leeds Met Mediation Service. This short leaflet describes the mediation process and offers advice on how to access it.

 Self monitoring at work - top tips for checking your own behaviour... Self monitoring at work - top tips for checking your own behaviour...
A quick taster for some of the training provided by the Equality & Diversity Team, how do you manage your behaviour and work?