Specialist 1:1 Mentoring for High-Impact Change
A trauma-informed intervention for young people aged 8–18 (or up to 25 with SEND) who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) or are at risk of criminal exploitation.
Trauma-Informed & Goal-Oriented
This is a referral-only programme designed to support individuals with high-level needs. We offer a flexible delivery model, taking place in schools or community-based settings.
How it works
SEMH Focus
Weekly mentoring sessions with a specific focus on Social, Emotional, and Mental Health.
Personalised Goals
We use personalised goal-setting with regular tracking of progress to ensure distance travelled.
Specialist Access
We provide access to specialist services such as 42nd Street (mental health support) where escalation is required5.
Qualified Staff
Our team includes staff trained in trauma-informed approaches, Advanced DSL, and Youth Mental Health First Aid.
The Curriculum: Accredited Life Skills
We don’t just talk; we teach. We have successfully delivered a range of AQA Unit Award modules to individuals on a 1:1 basis.
Core Modules Include:
Effective Communication Skills
Relationships: Values & Attitudes
Wellbeing: Understanding Emotions
Leadership Skills
Identifying Employment Skills & Career Paths
CV Writing & Preparing for Interviews
Impact: In total, 55 AQA qualifications have been awarded to our young people this year.
Impact: Hard Outcomes
Crime Reduction: 20 young people were known to the police at the time of referral. At the completion of their mentoring journey, 0 were still involved with the police or known to be a continued police concern
School Attendance: We have seen a 100% improvement in attendance for young people flagged as poor attenders when they joined.
Exclusion: 65% of those deemed at risk of permanent exclusion have been reintegrated into education.
Commissioning Guide (2025/26)
1:1 Mentoring
Target: High-needs support (Social, Emotional, Mental Health)
Format: 20-week programme of intensive support
Includes: Weekly 1:1 sessions, bespoke framework, close monitoring of outcomes, and access to specialist services
Cost: £2,700