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THE NEED FOR MENTORING_
The UK is struggling with social mobility and equality of opportunity. Over the past three years, children and young people have experienced significant disruption to their education, whilst opportunities to improve social mobility have dwindled. Recent research from the Office for National Statistics indicates that there are an estimated 900,000 NEET young people in the UK- that is 12.6% of young people.
Therefore, through The Diana Award Mentoring Programme, we aim to: We collaborate with professional volunteer mentors to deliver mentoring interventions and careers skills development programmes for young people aged 14-18 who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
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Build character, resiliance and life skills in young people.
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Creating a safe place and a sense of belonging
WHO DO WE WORK WITH?
The Diana Award Mentoring Programme works with young people aged 14-18 at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). Our eligibility criteria take seriously the risk factors which contribute to young people becoming NEET. These include, but are not limited to:
Young people with a 10% or more absence rate.
Young people with lower than expected or declining educational attainment.
WHAT IS THE FINANCIAL COMMITMENT?
The Mentoring Programme is free to schools and students thanks to the generosity of our corporate and trust funders.
HOW WE DO IT
Our London, Leeds and West Yorkshire Mentoring Programmes are delivered in Autumn (October–February) and Spring (March–July). The programme consists of twelve group sessions, delivered primarily in secondary schools, further education settings, and alternative provisions. Sessions last around an hour and are delivered on the same day and time each week. Mentors come from a range of professional backgrounds such as the technology, finance and education sectors.
During the twelve-week Mentoring Programme, young people have the opportunity to apply for further support for their youth-led social action project through our Social Action Accelerator Pilot. Staff and volunteer mentors provide ongoing advice and guidance, as well as resources to support the implementation of the project, such as space and equipment.