Mentoring Programme

Mentoring Built Around the Young Person

Our mentoring is relationship-focused and tailored to each young person.
We work alongside them to build trust, set goals, overcome barriers and develop the confidence and resilience they need to move forward.

Who Our Mentoring Supports

Young people who are struggling with confidence or self-esteem

Those with social, emotional or mental health needs

Young people who are disengaged from education

Young people with complex or multiple barriers

Those who need guidance to set and achieve personal goals

What mentoring looks like

✓ Regular 1:1 sessions
✓ Building trust and strong relationships
✓ Identifying strengths and developing potential
✓ Setting achievable goals and action plans
✓ Developing life skills, resilience and independence
✓ Emotional support and encouragement
✓ Signposting and linking to additional support where needed

Our Mentoring Aims to Achieve

Supporting better mental and emotional wellbeing

Helping young people believe in themselves and their abilities

Re-engaging with learning, activities and community

Supporting positive choices and future aspirations

Building skills for life and greater self-reliance

Improved Wellbeing

Increased Confidence

Positive Engagement

Clearer Direction

Stronger Independence

Recognised by Local Authorities

Nottinghamshire County Council
Approved Provider

Listed in the Derbyshire Alternative Provision Directory

Approved to receive and respond to alternative provision referrals through Nottinghamshire County Council's commissioning process.

Listed as a alternative provision provider for schools and commissioners across Derbyshire.

Let's Talk About How We Can Help

If you think our mentoring programme could support a young person, get in touch to discuss how we can work together.

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