How our mentoring programme works
The children with whom we work are referred to us mainly by teachers. If a child meets our selection criteria, we visit the family to discuss the mentoring. Only if there is sufficient motivation to participate on the part of all concerned do we accept a child on to our programme.
Each child is carefully matched with a volunteer adult mentor. One of our programme managers briefs the child, the family and the mentor about all the relevant issues. A meeting to introduce the mentor and the child takes place, after which the mentoring begins.
The mentor and child meet every week for 2-4 hours for a year. For the first three months, the mentor builds a trusting relationship with the child. During the next nine months, the child works towards achieving realistic goals, which have been agreed at a meeting between mentor, child, parent/s and programme manager, after the three-month phase. The mentor also has monthly meetings with the programme manager for supervision and support.
Where we work
Currently, our service is being delivered to children and their families in the London Boroughs of Islington and Hackney, and in Crawley, Liverpool, Derry, and Inverness.
In line with our GoldStar status we are committed to expanding the reach of our mentoring programme. If you are interested in discussing how we might help you to establish a Chance UK mentoring programme in your area, please contact our National Development Manager Jo Hobbs on 020 7281 5858 ext 212 or email jo.hobbs@chanceuk.com
Life begins at nine when I got my first mentor.’
Louis, 9 |
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