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Youth Mentoring In Practice

This one day training delves deeper into mentoring young people and the core elements of Youth Mentoring as a Practice, exploring best practices and evidenced-based approaches.

Early Bird £159

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Overview

This specialised training is ideal for youth practitioners, programme coordinators and managers, team leaders, and experienced professionals who design, deliver and evaluate youth mentoring programmes in their organisations.

What you’ll gain
You’ll build a strong understanding of youth mentoring practice and how mentors achieve tangible outcomes for young people. The training draws on multidisciplinary practice, youth mentoring theory, evidence-based approaches and recognised best practice.

What the day covers
- What youth mentoring is, and how it differs from befriending
- Safeguarding duties and ethical mentoring
- The stages of a mentoring relationship, from initiation to a planned close
- Setting and maintaining professional boundaries
- Communication: questioning, listening and feedback
- SMART goal setting and action planning
- Reflective practice and practitioner wellbeing

Delivery Style: Tutor Led, Online

2027 Training Dates:
Mon 29th Mar 2027
Tues 15th Jun 2027
Wed 7th Jul 2027
Fri 12th Nov 2027
Tues 7th Dec 2027

Training Price:
£159: Early Bird Price (book at least two months before course date)
£199: General Training Price
Group Discounts: Discounts available for groups of 3+

Duration: 6 hours
Prerequisites: None
Minimum Age: 18
Assessment Method: Pre-training reflection, End of training reflection

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Added Value

We want to add value to your experience with us, to help launch your career within Youth Mentoring.

✅ CPD Accreditation in Youth Mentoring Practice
✅ Access to Youth Mentoring toolkit materials
✅ Tools for immediate implementation
✅ Ongoing support and guidance

Youth Mentoring In Practice Features

Professional Recognition

You'll receive a CPD in Youth Mentoring.
Regulated by
The CPD Group.

Immediate
Application

Leave with practical tools and techniques you can implement immediately in your work.

Evidenced
Based

Training content grounded in research and aligned with industry best practices and standards.

Ongoing
Support

On completion of the course, you'll receive career guidance and upto three months of Job search support.

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Youth Mentoring Resources

The Youth Mentoring Tool Kit comprises over 20 mentoring activities, coaching tools and leadership model for common barriers to progression youth face.

Explore the tool kit today. Each academy booking received a free print and downloadable copy.

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Why Choose Us

Our trainers have over 30 years of hands-on experience in transforming young lives. We have;

✅ Trained 1000 Youth Mentors worldwide
✅ Developed Youth Mentoring in Practice Standards
✅ Shaped industry standards and best practices
✅ Evidence-based resources and frameworks
✅ An extensive network of schools, asset led, voluntary and community organisations.

Flexible Payment Options

We offer a range of payment plans available for all of our training. Including;

✅ 0% Finance Options
✅ Employer sponsorship

Choose to spread the cost of your purchase, with interest free payment option. With no need to wait around to see if you’ve been approved and easy access to see your balance or make remaining payments online.

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Testimonials

            
                                  "I found the organisation to be professionals proficient they are very capable of engaging a large group of young people from two different estates with varying demographics and a history of anti-social behaviour, they are also capable of working under minimal supervision to dynamically structured sessions where young people could come along to express themselves creatively in a safe and welcoming space."

                                    Siovhan Crombie - Hackney
                                
                                  "Elaine of The Mentoring Lab is the Opogo community expert providing a current and updated overview of mentoring, development sessions, blogs and webinars regarding working with young people and adults to prevent underachievement in their learning or careers. Her blogs are a fabulous read and integrate some great advice. Elaine, You're a fantastic writer! "

                                    S. Salmon - Opogo
                                
                                  "I was present when The Mentoring Lab ran an employability programme last year at Ingram Court. The teams' ability to engage the hardest to reach residents was extraordinary. There were some real measurable outcomes that came out of the programme and its structure was both beneficial in terms of raising aspirations and accessing resources coupled with being flexible enough to cater for individual needs. I would strongly recommend.
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                                    S. Georgiou - Evolve Housing
                                
                                  "The Mentoring Lab has been responsible for the design and implementation of an extremely successful Summer Activities programme for Futureversity in Greenwich for the past two years. They have demonstrated great skill and determination to deliver a programme which has far exceeded the expectations of both commissioners and Futureversity."

                                    Opendoor Services - Opendoor Services
                                
                                  "I would like to start off by saying, a big thank you for my son who had received so much information! It was such a blessing and appreciate your time and effort. We took away much more than expected which motivates me and my son to continue using other services you may have to offer and to also let others know of the great work you and your team are putting in to help young teenagers be inspired, learning new skills, also confidence building to go on being a better version of themselves. Thank you. "

                                    Miss Seivwright - Parent
                                
                                  "I've had a really good experience and I think everyone should join as you can learn new things whilst having fun. All of the mentors are my favourite I can't pick because everyone is really nice!"

                                    Rahimah - 10
                                
                                  "I like taking part in the Mentoring Lab activities because it keeps me busy and I have learnt a few things over the lockdown period. Its helped me become more flexible with new situations and made me more confident speaking to people I may have not met before."

                                    Timi - 10
                                
                                  "I feel like I have had a good experience especially with lockdown, I have been given the opportunity to get help with things I can't do on my own. I have been provided with the resources to aid me with my studies that some of my friends did not have."

                                    Ivy - 14
                                
                                  "They are a delightful hardworking team who helps you with different aspects of learning and life in general. Personally I feel that it has helped me learn how to learn online and work ahead."

                                    Albert - 10
                                
                                  "Micayla is really enjoying being able to do something she loves during this challenging and difficult time. If the children are not able to return to school till September, I hope these classes will continue. Thanks again. "

                                    Lorna - Hackney parent

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Shayanna D.

4 years ago

I have just finished a great Mentoring session with The Mentoring Lab. It was incredibly informative. I've left with a wealth oof information that I feel I can apply to what about to do. I feel confident that I understand the role of a mentor and that I can help that I will mentor work towards achieving their goals. A great course I'd recommend to anyone that is interested in taking mentoring seriously.

Judith M.

4 years ago

It was a fantastic training! We learnt many techniques and approaches. I was impressed by the level of knowledge and experience of the trainer.

Micaela B.

4 years ago

I highly recommend Elaine's mentoring training, it has been very useful and I am sure it will reflect on my practice in a positive way.

Rachael B.

4 years ago

Best Mentoring Programme I have been on to date. Great practical resources and trainer Elaine was brilliant. Very clear, informative with tonnes of experience. Really enjoyed and would 100% recommend.

jessica M.

4 years ago

Thank you Elaine, your knowledge and passion was felt during the training session. I highly appreciate the information and tools shared and feel more confident in my current role in a youth mentoring charity.