One to one professional mentoring

Our professional mentors provide tailored support for young people with complex needs, including SEMH, SEND, social isolation, and significant difficulties in education. This service is particularly invaluable for those experiencing school avoidance, not currently accessing education, or in alternative provision - helping them overcome barriers, develop skills, and gain confidence.

Through positive and engaging weekly sessions, our mentors create a safe, trusting space where young people can express themselves, explore their interests, and try new activities.

We work closely with professionals, such as social workers and SENCOs, to ensure young people are heard and their needs are understood and met

By embedding a personalised and inclusive style of mentoring, and a multi-agency approach, we consistently see positive outcomes for the young people we support. 

In 2024, our skilled mentors supported 104 young people in Bath & North East Somerset, with 93% of mentees showing improved communication and 88% showing improved self-confidence and self-esteem. 

Professional mentoring successfully compliments existing forms of support, which makes it a brilliant resource for professionals e.g. SENCO, looking to further empower and improve outcomes for their young people.

For a young person to be supported by one of our skilled mentors, they must first be referred to the programme by their school and/or agency and have funding in place (e.g., through a young person's EHCP).

If you have a young person you would like to refer, please contact our team to find out if the programme is right for them. We'll then guide you through the next steps, from completing the referral form and risk assessment to meeting the parents/carers and young person and matching them with one of our mentors.

Our goal is to establish a trusting relationship with everyone involved, creating a safe space where the young person feels seen, heard, understood, and supported in exploring their hopes for the future.

A student faced significant anxiety during their final year of school, making attendance difficult. Their parent also struggled with anxiety, further complicating access to education. However, with dedicated weekly 1:1 mentoring, the student received the support and stability needed to attend school consistently. As they prepared for further education, anxiety remained a challenge. To ease the transition, mentoring sessions were held near their future place of study, helping them build confidence. As a result, they successfully moved on to further education and no longer required additional support.

A young autistic student was struggling in school and felt hopeless about transitioning to further education. Mentoring provided the support they needed, helping them navigate the change. Over time, they built friendships, engaged in activities they wouldn’t have considered before, and gained confidence. Now, as mentoring comes to an end, they no longer require support. Their parent has confirmed they are thriving and happy.