Schools & authorities

Supporting schools and local authorities across Hertfordshire

We work alongside schools, SENCOs, pastoral teams, families and local authorities to provide targeted one-to-one mentoring for young people who need additional support. Our aim is to build trust, engagement and confidence, while working as part of the wider support around the young person.

Working together

A trusted partner for the young people who need it most

We know that schools and local authorities are stretched. You're doing everything you can for the young people in your care, but sometimes a young person needs additional time, consistency and a trusted adult relationship. That's where we can help.

We work as a complement to your existing provision, not a replacement for it. Dave will build the kind of trusted, consistent relationships that help young people re-engage with school, manage their behaviour, and start to believe in their own potential.

Who we work with

Young people who are struggling to engage

At risk of exclusion

Young people whose behaviour, engagement or circumstances are putting their place at school at risk and who may benefit from a trusted adult relationship.

Persistent absentees

Young people who are regularly missing school because of anxiety, disengagement or other barriers, and who need patient, consistent support to begin re-engaging.

SEMH needs

Young people experiencing social, emotional or mental health difficulties who would benefit from consistent one-to-one mentoring alongside their existing support.

Looked-after children

Young people in care who may benefit from an additional trusted adult, consistency and positive support in their lives.

Post-exclusion reintegration

Young people returning to education after exclusion who need support to rebuild confidence, relationships and engagement.

Low confidence and self-esteem

Young people whose confidence has been knocked and who need someone to help them recognise their strengths, interests and potential.

What schools tell us

Re-engagement

Helping young people reconnect with education and learning.

Confidence

Helping young people recognise their strengths and believe in what they can achieve.

Relationships

Building trust and helping young people develop more positive relationships with adults.

How to refer

Simple, straightforward referrals

1

Get in touch

Fill in the referral form below or give us a call. Tell us a bit about the young person and what you're hoping mentoring might help with.

2

Initial conversation

We'll have a conversation with you — and where appropriate, with the young person and their family — to understand the situation and agree whether mentoring is the right fit.

3

Getting started

Once we've agreed that mentoring is the right fit, we'll arrange the first sessions and start building a genuine relationship with the young person. We'll keep families, schools or referring professionals informed throughout.

Make a referral

Make a referral or enquiry

Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch within two working days.