Strategic Mentoring
Become a high-impact mentor who inspires and guides young people to positive change. This session equips you with essential mentoring skills and strategies to make a lasting difference in their lives.
In this session, you will:
✔ Explore the role of a mentor – Understand the critical role a mentor plays in the lives of young people and how you can make a real impact.
✔ Cultivate effective mentoring skills – Ensure your mentoring sessions are student-focused, purposeful and accessible to create a positive learning environment.
✔ Empower young people to grow – Learn strategies that drive positive change and personal growth in the young people you work with.
✔ Set professional boundaries – Understand the importance of boundaries, signposting and self-care in your mentoring practice.
✔ Make a difference – Walk away with actionable strategies that will help you leave a lasting, positive impact on a young person’s life.
This session is for:
➤ Adults and professionals who offer one-to-one sessions with young people - whether for mentoring, outreach or youth work.
➤ Paid or volunteer mentors looking to enhance their impact.
➤ Individuals considering becoming mentors and seeking practical skills to build their confidence.
➤ Anyone looking to advance their mentoring practice and gain formal training as part of their professional development.
You will find this session particularly useful if you’re a:
➤ Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Outreach Worker or Pastoral Lead.
➤ Inclusion Lead, Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENDCO or Social Worker.
➤ Scout or Girl Guide Leader, or a Youth Offending Team Worker.
➤ Even Post-16 students responsible for mentoring younger students can benefit from this training.
Additional Information:
This session lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance via email to support their professional development.
Introduction to Ross Thompson, Your Facilitator:
Leading the Strategic Mentoring session, I bring a wealth of experience as both the Strategic Safeguarding Manager in a Pupil Referral Unit and a Resilience & Mindset Life Coach. With hands-on experience mentoring vulnerable young people, I understand the challenges mentors face in building trust and guiding positive change. My aim is to strategically enhance your mentoring skills through actionable insights and real-world strategies that ensure your sessions are purposeful, student-focused and transformative. You’ll leave this session with the confidence and tools needed to make a lasting impact.
Secure your spot on the next Strategic Mentoring online training session by clicking here or book your place through Eventbrite.