Mentoring
We run a 1:1 mentoring programme which involves matching a skilled role model mentor from our diverse staff team to establish a supportive, healthy and professional relationship with the young person.
The mentoring programme delivers a range of positive activities that is in relation to the young person’s interest, hobbies and working towards the goals set by Inspire Mentoring and the commissioning organisation. The mentoring creates a safe environment for young people to engage in physical activities, informal learning opportunities and conversational support. Through the mentoring programme, young people will champion their personal, social and education development in an informal 1:1 setting.
We offer a variety of mentoring services including emergency short-term mentoring, a 12-week mentoring programme and long term contracted mentoring from 6 months - 2 years. We are a flexible service that can provide all mentoring support during day time and evening time throughout the week, weekends and school holidays.
We can often provide emergency mentoring support after receiving a referral within 1-3 days. Short-term mentoring and long-term mentoring can be contracted throughout school term time and school holidays, working with schools and the local authorities.
A mentoring session ranges from 1.5 hours – 3 hours which includes transport and food, as well as the mentoring activity. 12-week mentoring and emergency mentoring usually takes place from 1.5 hours – 2 hours and a long term contracted mentoring session time is generally up to 3 hours.
The type of activities we offer
- Sports based activities
- Sightseeing - taking young people to new places
- Dog walking (working in partnership with a dog walking charity)
- Fun activities – Bowling, trampolining, pool and crazy golf
- Physical wellbeing activities - outdoor walks, meditation and yoga
- Café - simply grabbing healthy food and hot/cold drink
- Supporting a transition into youth clubs and sports clubs
- Music production
- Photography & videography
- 1:1 tutoring
- Life skills activities – ASDAN accreditation
- Arts & crafts activities
Who we work with
We are currently working with Safer Options, Families in Focus, Social Services at Bristol City Council & South Gloucestershire. We are also providing mentoring for Knowle DGE academy, Notton House Academy & Soundwell Academy.
If you would like to refer a young person or find out more about the mentoring costings, please contact us
Examples of expected outcomes
- Empowered to make positive decisions
- Improved confidence and self-esteem
- Changes in attitude
- Improved behaviour
- Become more respectful towards their peers and communities
- Build and maintain healthy relationships
- Gain a new positive role model
- Develop social skills
- Learn new life skills
- Become more reflective on themselves
- Willing to discuss issues
- Become more physically active
- Gain a positive hobby
- Reduce vulnerability factors
- Feel valued
- Better self-awareness and understanding of themselves
- Carry aspirations and set goals
- Live a healthier lifestyle
- Better control against peer pressure
- Improved school attendance
- Better attitude towards education
- Reducing and tackling isolation
- Become better role models for others
- Accessing positive activities in their own communities
- Explore local cities and learn about history and culture
