why mentoring?
Mentoring can help children and young people deal with a wide variety of social, emotional, behavourial and educational issues impacting on their day to day lives. It encourages self-independence, helps to build self-confidence and can provide emotional support, guidance and a sense of stability.
Mentoring enables the child/young person to recognize their own strengths, grow in confidence and overcome difficulties.
Many children and young people from all walks of life can potentially benefit from mentoring. Some of the gains of having mentoring support are;
- Improvements in relationships with family and peers and/or teaching staff
- Enhanced communication skills with others
- Strategies to help overcome obstacles/barriers
- Reduced feelings of isolation
- A reduction in risky behaviour
- Enhanced social, emotional and behavioural development
- Increased options and opportunities for participation
- Strengthened resilience
- Greater confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness
- Improved attendance/attainment
- Positive change in behaviours and attitudes
- Having an authentic relationship with a trusted adult who can advocate for you and be an independent listener and help understand your needs
- Confidentiality