MENTORING
Outcomes
| Establish a daily routine | Improve self-confidence | Develop communication skills |
| Promote physical activity | Discover new hobbies | Support tutoring |
| Work experience | Underpin academic success | Support re-integration into education |
| Career goals and aspirations | Interest-led projects | Gain certifications |
Locations
| At the student’s home |
| FOUNDRY @ Dolphin Centre, Poole |
| Flaming Peaches, Poole |
| Bournemouth |
| Poole |
| East Dorset (Wimborne) |
What is mentoring?
Mentoring for young people is a supportive relationship between a more experienced individual (the mentor) and a younger person (the mentee). The mentor provides guidance, encouragement, and advice to help the young person grow personally, academically, or professionally.
A mentor can help a young person:
- Build confidence by offering encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Develop skills through advice, training, and shared experiences.
- Set goals and create a plan to achieve them.
- Navigate challenges by providing support in difficult situations.
- Expand networks by introducing them to opportunities and connections.
Activities available
Professional experiences
| Qualified teachers | Personal Fitness Trainer |
| Runs own catering business | Practising Artist/Photographer |
| Accredited Life Coach | Social Work / Counselling |
| Childminding | Volunteer Sports Coach |
| Safeguarding Lead | SENDCo |
Mentor qualifications/credentials
| Degree | PGCE |
| Level 2 Safeguarding trained | References gained |
| DBS checked | Fully insured |
Testimonials
Thank you all. ********* was a little bit nervous and skeptical this morning (not sure why!), but she came home absolutely buzzing with enthusiasm and confidence! She really enjoyed your time together.
ALTERNATIVE PROVISION (TUTORING) – Mother of Yr10 student
My daughter comes out happy and now wants to do cooking at the weekend!
BAKING – Mother of Yr8 student
Photos from a baking session
I enjoyed all of the activities, but loved swimming and cooking. I had loads of fun. And liked everyone I met.
Yr7 student
**** has learnt how to control his anger a bit better and is a bit more active then he used to be.
Mother of Yr7 student