Mentoring that builds confidence, connection and resilience
Our mentoring programme is designed for children and young people who need more than academic support - young people who need a consistent, trusted adult in their corner. We are also currently recruiting mentors in Hampshire and South Gloucestershire.
More than academic support - a relationship that lasts
For many children and young people, the barrier to progress isn't academic - it's confidence, motivation, and the absence of a consistent adult relationship that makes them feel seen and supported.
Our mentoring programme sits alongside our specialist tutoring, providing young people with a trusted mentor who works on the things that matter most before the curriculum can: confidence, engagement, emotional regulation, and the belief that they can succeed. Read more about the difference between tutoring and mentoring.
- Building confidence and self-belief in young people who have struggled
- Developing engagement with learning and school
- Supporting children with SEN, EHCP needs and additional vulnerabilities
- Trauma-informed mentoring for those with SEMH needs and experience of adversity
- Working alongside tutoring provision for a truly integrated support plan
Mentoring designed for young people who need it most
Children with SEN
Young people with additional needs often benefit enormously from a consistent, patient mentor who understands how they experience the world.
Vulnerable Young People
Children in care, those experiencing family difficulty, or those at risk of exclusion - all of whom need a stable, trusted relationship.
Disengaged Learners
Young people who have become disconnected from learning — including those experiencing school refusal. Rebuilding motivation and confidence has to come before academic progress.
Looked After Children & LA Provision
Mentoring for looked after children and care leavers, and local authority placements, delivered alongside EHCP-informed tutoring for a truly integrated approach.
SEMH Needs
Children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties who need a different kind of support - relationship first, learning second.
Transition Support
Young people navigating key transitions - primary to secondary, returning to school, or moving into further education or employment.
Are you a mentor? Apply to join the Thrive team
We are currently recruiting mentors in Hampshire and South Gloucestershire. If you have experience working with young people and want to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.