Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions for organisations seeking outreach Youth Mentoring for young people.
Q: What age groups do you work with?
We support young people aged 10-25 years old
Q: What types of mentoring do you offer?
We provide academic mentoring, behaviour mentoring, progression mentoring, transition mentoring, at-risk mentoring, preventative and career mentoring.
Q. Who do you offer Outreach Youth Mentoring Services to?
We offer services to local authorities, NGOs, residential homes, youth clubs, community organisations, schools, colleges, universities and alternative provisions.
Q: What mentoring services do you provide?
We deliver evidence-based mentoring for young people aged 10-25, including:
Q: How do you work with organisations?
We work to the needs of the organisation and the young people by:
Q: What makes your service effective?
We are a leading Youth Mentoring organisation that supports both mentoring staff and young people. Our approach features:
Q: How are Youth Mentors selected and trained?
Our mentors undergo rigorous vetting and safeguarding checks and receive comprehensive Youth Mentoring training using our Youth Mentoring Tool Kit, Safeguarding and Mental Health First Aider training. They participate in ongoing supervision and professional development.
Q: How does the mentoring program integrate with our service?
Programmes can be delivered during or outside of school hours through scheduled 1:1 sessions and group workshops. We work with your timetable to minimise disruption.
Q: What outcomes can we expect?
Our Youth Mentoring aims to improve attendance, reduce exclusions, enhance mental well-being and fitness, improve thought patterns, better attainment, improve relationships with others (including peers, teachers, caregivers and statutory services), and strengthen engagement in education.
Q: Can you support students with EHC plans?
Yes, we provide specialised mentoring for young people with EHC plans, tailoring our approach to individual needs.
Q: Do you work with excluded students?
Yes, we have extensive experience supporting excluded youth and those at risk of exclusion through targeted interventions.
Q: How long do Outreach Youth Mentoring relationships last?
Outreach Youth Mentoring can be tailored to your needs but typically run for a minimum of one term / 13 weeks for sustainable impact.
Q: What are the costs?
We offer flexible packages based on your requirements starting from £5 per young person. Explore our prices here
Q: How do you ensure safeguarding?
All mentors are DBS checked and follow strict safeguarding protocols, working closely with DSLs.
Q: How do you measure impact?
We use a robust monitoring framework tracking participation, school attendance, behaviour, emotional regulation, academic progress, and wellbeing.
Q: What is your mentoring approach?
Our framework focuses on helping young people reflect, explore, reframe, and develop.
Q: Do you offer group mentoring?
Yes, we deliver both 1:1 and group mentoring sessions, tailored to your needs.
Q: Can you support youth with emotional and behavioural difficulties?
Yes, use evidence-based approaches to improve self-regulation and engagement.
Q: Do you work with refugee/migrant youth?
Yes, we support refugee/migrant youth transition and integration.
Q: How do you support post-16 transitions?
We provide dedicated progression mentoring, career guidance and mentoring opportunities led by our network of corporate volunteer career mentors.
Q: What documentation do you provide?
We provide youth mentoring, coaching and leadership-themed resources, session planning, progress notes, regular updates, and end-of-program impact reports.
Q: Can mentoring be delivered remotely?
Yes, we offer digital mentoring through our Mentoring For Youth platform.
Q. What do you need from us to start.
We need the following:
Q: How do you track progress?
We use a robust monitoring framework tracking participation, school attendance, behaviour, emotional regulation, relationship with others, academic progress, and wellbeing.
Q: What involvement is required from staff?
We work collaboratively with designated staff for referrals, progress updates, and safeguarding coordination.
Q: Do you offer staff training?
Yes, we provide continued professional development for school staff on School-Based mentoring approaches, Mentoring Refresher Training, Complete Youth Mentors Kit and Level 3 Certificate in Community and Voluntary Youth Mentoring
Q: Can you support with parent engagement?
Yes, our Youth Mentoring model is systemic, as such includes parent/carergiver engagement in our mentoring programs.
Q: What geographical areas do you cover?
We work across London and surrounding areas, with additional travel costs outside M25.
Q: How quickly can you start?
Once agreements are in place, we can typically begin within 2-3 weeks.
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