Metro Newspaper Article: A Diverse Future fo The Met
Published on 15th November 2022, interviewed by the Metro Newspaper, we were invited to discuss The Mentoring Lab's project to improve the Met's recruitment of African and Caribbean youth.
To read the article in full visit the Metro Newspaper here
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For more information contact us on the details below
We are proud to be recipients of The Met Police Outreach Fund to support their efforts in increasing the recruitment of people from diverse backgrounds.
We are not blind to the issues within The Met Police, and the systemic issues affecting the relationship the force has with the black community.
We strongly believe that creating a safe place and community for Black, African and Caribbean youth who already want to get into policing is a model for increasing recruitment and retention.
This project is youth-led and aims to:
Provide group career mentoring to ensure a successful career
Create a network of peers interested in getting a career in The Met
Inform of protected rights, how to raise issues experienced whilst working in The Met safely
Support the young person's application journey
Gather thoughts and ideas of participants' views on improving The Met for all.
Metro Newspaper
To learn more about the project, please read the article in the Metro Newspaper found here. Note you will have to register with Metro newspaper first.
Contact us today
To learn more about this project or to apply to take part contact us on the details below
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Tutor Fair, one of London's leading tutoring marketplace with over 19,000 tutors and over 62,000 students registered.
Register Your Interest NOW
If your child is registered with The Mentoring Lab, aged 11-16 years old and would like free tutoring, please complete this form. This offer is first come first serve.
About The Tutoring
Tutoring is available for free to committed and dedicated TML members aged 11-16 year olds who can commit to long-term tutoring in;
- Maths
- English
Start Date
Tutoring will start online from 14th November 2022, via the Tutor Fair platform. One-hour lessons take place after school on weekdays, typically between expecting 4-6 pm.
Criteria to take part
If you are interested your child must
1) Be aged 11-16 years old
2) Be a member of The Mentoring Lab
3) Show commitment and turn up to every session
4) Be focused and ready to learn
5) Have a quiet area in the house to do the lesson
6) Go over work studied with the tutor during the week to enhance learning and progression in knowledge.
Note: You must already be registered with The Mentoring Lab to receive this amazing opportunity.
To take part complete this form as soon as possible. This offer is first come first serve.
We're hiking Mount Snowdon!
In August 2023, over 20 young people and supporting staff will climb Mount Snowdon, experiencing nature, conquering fears and challenging fixed mindsets and unbeneficial beliefs.
This sponsored hike will help raise the necessary funds to contribute toward running our mentoring and holiday clubs and 1:1 mentoring sessions.
So far we have supported over 2000 young people who had previously struggled with navigating school, race and culture here in the UK. With our support, young people have learnt essential tools to improve the quality of their life and make a healthy transition from adolescence to adulthood. They are empowered, resilient and now have a positive attitude toward life.
With your help, The Mentoring Lab will be able to continue to provide young people, with culturally sensitive activities, mentoring and advocacy support, resources and the opportunities essential to reflect, explore, reframe and develop the qualities and characteristics to thrive.
Without your kind help, we will have to reduce the number of days and hours our service is open to help those overcome challenges that cause significant reduction in their mental health, well-being and quality of life.
Kindly make a gift aid donation via Local Giving https://localgiving.org/appeal/Snowdoniachallenge.
Thank you
Youth Mentoring Training - Black History Month Special
This Black History Month we have a selection of training focused on supporting school teachers and youth practitioners in developing their mentoring practice.
We aim to enhance the power of mentoring to support black boys and girls. This training is perfect for teachers,trustees and all youth practitioners.
Delivered by The Mentoring Lab founder and Ceo, Elaine Thomas, we create an inclusive safe space to reflect, explore and develop your mentoring practice.
Youth Mentoring Training Topic and Dates:
Topic: Culturally Competent Youth Mentoring
Date: 4th or 5th of October 2022
Location: Online
For course information and to book your place, please click here
Topic: Introduction to Mentoring Black Boys and Girls
Date: 11th October 2022
Location: Online
For course information and to book your place, please click here
Topic: Mentoring Black Boys and Girls (CPD)
Date: 28th October 2022
Location: Online
For course information and to book your place, please click here
Topic: Racial Equity in Youth Mentoring
Date: 27th October 2022
Location: Online
For course information and to book your place, please click here
Contact us today
To speak with a member of our training team, contact Lian at [email protected] or call 02081588500
Friends Like Family - Radio Play
We have an amazing stage and radio play project that can be used to demonstrate your child's confidence, commitment, courage and talent.
To take part simply text us on 07412640174, expressing your child's interest in taking part.
About the Production
‘Friends Like Family’ is a three-part radio drama exploring the complicated relationships that develop between a group of teenage school friends from London, when one of them becomes gravely ill.
Co-written by young scriptwriters from the Mentoring Lab, Sarah Bishop, Lilyana Araujo and others, ‘Friends Like Family’ is an expression of what life is like for many teenagers in London. The story draws on the personal experiences of the teenage writing group and touches on a range of sensitive subjects including relationships with parents, mental health, addiction and terminal illness.
About the Workshop Facilitator
Delivered by Kai Gama, creative producer of stage, film, music albums and radio plays. Kai Gama has a solid background in Theatre production and editing at Pride Magazine and producing for SPID Theatre in West London. Producing creative pieces for diverse communities across London.
To take part simply text us on 07412640174, expressing your child's interest in taking part.
We will be serving our usual Game Time menu, free for participants.
To take part simply text us on 07412640174, expressing your child's interest in taking part.
British Red Cross First Aid Workshops
This Summer, we are excited to announce that the British Red Cross will deliver a series of free First Aid workshops for Summer Game Time participants aged 10 - 19 years old.
As part of the Holiday Food and Activities programme, our summer Game Time programmes running in Waltham Forest, Hackney and Tower Hamlets are focused on getting active and healthy eating.
Enrichment offer
Our enrichment offer includes the first aid training, along with discussions around personal safety. Added to this our enrichment offer also includes mentoring activities from our Mentoring Tool Kit, arts and craft and well being education based on Zones of Regulation tool.
The British Red Cross First Aid workshops teach:
Essential first aid skills
Help young people to build the confidence and willingness to help someone in an emergency,
How to use everyday objects that they have around them to help someone in an emergency.
Young people will also be shown where to get support if they have an injury or illness, as well as introducing them to the work the British Red Cross we do in the UK.
To enrol for our half term programmes register here.
Join the Youth Committee Media Project
Work alongside our creative producers Kai Gama and Kadian Robinson to develop content for The Mentoring Lab and our carefully selected partners. You'll be part of our Youth Committee, a steering group that co-produce projects and ideas highlighting critical matters affecting young people.
With regular challenges, you will enhance the voice of our participants, parents and staff, champion youth mentoring and most importantly develop your character, qualities and career ambitions.
This role will open the door to a creative career.
What young people get in return:
– Letter of commendation from our CEO and Expert Advisory Panel
– Support in developing their CV and a cover letter
– Opportunity to liaise with our sponsors, supporters, and board of directors
– Training to support the voluntary role
– Reimbursement: £10 per day to cover travel and lunch expenses
How to take part
Email us at [email protected] and register your interest and receive an invite to our work experience placement information meeting.
Become a Peer Mentor
If you are 16 years old or over, you can develop essential leadership skills by becoming a peer mentor, mentoring a younger age 10-14 years old.
We will train you to ensure you have a complete understanding of what's involved and how to mentor safely.
– Letter of commendation from our CEO and Expert Advisory Panel
– Support in developing their CV and a cover letter
– Opportunity to liaise with our sponsors, supporters, and board of directors
– Training and development
– Reimbursement: £10 per day to cover travel and lunch expenses
How to take part
Email us at [email protected] and register your interest and receive an invite to our work experience placement information meeting.
Free mentoring for black youth
For young people living in Tower Hamlets, Newham, City, and Hackney, we currently have grant funding to offer six months of free mentoring to 40 young people from black and global majority backgrounds, most in need of mentoring as a means to offer additional support.
This free mentoring aims to support black youth in understanding resilience tools and addressing the social issues that impact their mental health as they journey from adolescence into adulthood.
Sometimes we all feel lonely, misunderstood or stereotyped and our free mentoring will offer compassion, empathy and a safe space to navigate the oftentimes harsh racist environments experienced daily.
Mentoring Tool Kit
Our mentoring is framed by our mentoring tool kit to support our mentors in delivering high-quality mentoring that supports young people in reflecting on their current situation, their strengths and the opportunities available to them.
Learn more about our tool kit here
Hear feedback from Xirone, an ex mentee
Who are the mentors?
This project is supported by our team of trained mentors and corporate volunteers who have undergone our safer recruitment process, including reference and DBS checks.
FAQ
Mentoring is fortnightly. Sessions last one hour. Delivered face to face or online. At school or in a safe space in the community. Mentoring is free for six months. Sessions are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only.
Contact us
If you are aged 8 - 25 years old, from black and global majority backgrounds, and live in Tower Hamlets, Newham, City or Hackney and would like to receive 6 months of free mentoring, please contact [email protected] or call her directly on 02081588500 ext 333.