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Free Peer Support Matching Tool for Schools
Compare peer-support candidates using practical compatibility criteria, weighted priorities, and essential safeguarding checks.
Runs entirely in your browser · No login · No data uploaded
Try Free Peer Support Matching Tool →Safeguarding first: This tool supports staff review; it must never automatically assign a peer supporter. Confirm consent, training, boundaries, conflicts, and your institution's safeguarding procedures before any match.
The Peer Support Matching Tool helps authorized educators compare up to three potential peer supporters without collecting unnecessary sensitive information. Set the recipient's practical preferences, enter candidate details, adjust scoring priorities, and review the side-by-side results before making a staff-approved decision.
Matching Preferences
Peer-Support Candidates
Use aliases where possible. Do not enter diagnoses, private counseling notes, or unnecessary personal information.
Candidate 1Required
Candidate 2Required
Candidate 3Optional
Scoring Priorities
Adjust each priority. Scores automatically normalize to 100%.
Matching Results
Add at least two candidates, set priorities, and generate the comparison.
How to Compare Peer-Support Matches
Follow these steps to get results in under a minute
01
Set practical preferences
Choose the support goal, communication style, availability, and relevant interests.
02
Add candidate details
Enter up to three aliases and confirm training, consent, interests, availability, and boundaries.
03
Adjust scoring priorities
Weight goal alignment, shared interests, availability, communication style, and experience.
04
Review eligibility first
Candidates without approval or consent, or with a conflict, are marked ineligible regardless of score.
05
Export the comparison
Download a CSV report or print a formatted comparison for authorized staff review.
Common Questions
Peer Support Matching Tool — FAQ
What is a peer support matching tool?
A peer support matching tool helps authorized staff compare potential peer supporters using practical criteria such as goals, interests, availability, communication preferences, experience, consent, and safeguarding checks.
Does the highest score automatically become the match?
No. Scores are only a structured comparison aid. Authorized staff must review suitability, consent, safeguarding, boundaries, and institutional procedures before confirming any match.
What makes a candidate ineligible?
This tool marks a candidate ineligible if approval or training is not confirmed, consent is missing, or a known conflict, boundary, or no-contact concern is selected.
Should sensitive health or counseling information be entered?
No. Use aliases and practical matching information only. Do not enter diagnoses, private counseling notes, or unnecessary sensitive personal information.
Can I change the scoring priorities?
Yes. Adjust the five sliders to reflect the program's priorities. The tool normalizes the selected weights to 100 percent.
Can I download the comparison report?
Yes. After generating results, download an Excel-compatible CSV report or print and save a formatted PDF.
How Peer Support Matching Tool Compares
vs spreadsheets, manual processes, and paid platforms
| Feature | UniCloud360 Peer Support Matching Tool | Informal Staff Notes | Basic Spreadsheet | Paid Student Health System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted compatibility scoring | Five adjustable criteria | Subjective only | Manual formulas | May be included |
| Hard safeguarding eligibility checks | Approval, consent, and conflict checks | Easy to overlook | Must configure manually | Depends on setup |
| Side-by-side candidate table | Generated instantly | Unstructured | Manual formatting | May be included |
| Strengths and gaps highlighted | Automatic summary | Written manually | Manual review | Depends on setup |
| CSV and printable report | Both included | No export | CSV only | Vendor export |
| No login required | Instant access | Usually | Usually | Account required |
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