Engaging Young People • Building Resilience • Creating Positive Futures
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PROFESSIONAL YOUTH MENTORING ACROSS NORFOLK
Helping young people build confidence,
resilience and brighter futures
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Personalised mentoring and practical support for young people aged 10–18, delivered in partnership with families, schools and professionals.
Over 16 years’ experience • Enhanced DBS • Safeguarding trained • Trauma-informed approach
What support are you looking for?
Every young person deserves someone in their corner
Norfolk Youth Mentoring provides consistent, relationship-based support for young people who may be struggling with confidence, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships or engagement with education.
Founded by Jack Starling, the service combines more than 16 years of professional experience with a compassionate, person-centred approach. Every mentoring programme is tailored to the individual, helping young people feel heard, recognise their strengths and take positive steps towards their future.
Person-centred support
Safe and non-judgemental
Tailored to individual needs
Focused on positive outcomes
How mentoring can help
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Every young person’s circumstances are different. Mentoring provides a safe and supportive space to explore challenges, develop practical skills and build confidence for the future.
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Helping young people recognise their strengths, challenge self-doubt and develop greater belief in themselves.
Mental Wellbeing & Resilience
Supporting young people to understand their emotions, manage difficult feelings and develop healthy coping strategies.
Positive Relationships
Building communication, trust, empathy, boundaries and confidence in relationships with others.
Independence & Life Skills
Developing decision-making, problem-solving, organisation and the confidence to take greater ownership of the future.
Education Engagement & Attendance
Helping young people overcome barriers, rebuild motivation and develop a more positive relationship with education or training.
Person-centred support
Safe and non-judgemental
Tailored to individual needs
Focused on positive outcomes
WHO MAY MENTORING SUPPORT
Could mentoring help?
Every young person experiences challenges differently. Mentoring may help when a young person needs a safe space to talk, practical guidance or consistent support from a trusted adult outside their immediate family or school team.
A formal diagnosis is not required
Jack will listen, learn more about the young person’s circumstances and help you decide whether mentoring could be the right support.
Mentoring may be helpful when a
young person is experiencing:
Low confidence or self-esteem
Anxiety or emotional wellbeing concerns
Difficulty understanding or managing emotions
Behaviour challenges
Low motivation or lack of direction
Poor attendance or school avoidance
Friendship or social difficulties
Family changes or difficult experiences
Life transitions or uncertainty
A need for consistent adult support
Taking the first step is simple
1. Get in touch
Tell Jack a little about the young person and the support you are looking for.
2. Initial conversation
Discuss their needs, circumstances and what you would like mentoring to achieve.
3. Personalised plan
Agree the most appropriate type of support, session format and initial goals.
4. Mentoring begins
Jack builds a consistent relationship with the young person, with progress reviewed along the way.
SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS
A full day of targeted mentoring support
Supporting several students in one day, a School Mentoring Day gives your school flexible access to consistent, relationship-based support without the need to commission a separate programme for every young person.
Jack works alongside your pastoral or SEND team to understand current priorities and provide focused 1:1 mentoring for students who may need support with confidence, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships or engagement with education.
Flexible support
Structured around the needs and priorities of your school.
Up to four students
Individual mentoring sessions lasting approximately 45–60 minutes.
Clear communication
Session records, relevant feedback and agreed next steps.
SCHOOL MENTORING DAY
£250
per day
Whats included:
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Planning and preparation
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Up to four individual mentoring sessions
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Brief consultation with relevant school staff
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Session notes and progress tracking
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Safeguarding awareness and appropriate reporting
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End-of-day feedback and agreed next steps
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Travel within Norfolk
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Support from an experienced, enhanced DBS-checked mentor
Designed to complement your pastoral provision
Jack works as an extension of your existing team, providing focused support while maintaining clear communication with the appropriate members of staff.
Improved confidence
Better emotional regulation
Stronger relationships
Greater engagement with learning
Improved confidence
Better emotional regulation
Stronger relationships
Greater engagement with learning
Safe, professional and trusted support
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Safeguarding is at the heart of Norfolk Youth Mentoring.
Jack works with clear professional boundaries, appropriate information sharing and a commitment to providing a safe, respectful environment for every young person.
Testimonials
Jack is a kind, friendly, and enthusiastic person whose positive energy had a wonderful impact on the children. They naturally responded to his bubbly personality, and he helped create a warm and support environment within the home. I would confidently recommend Jack as a hardworking, reliable and compassionate professional.
L Shayler, Senior Residential Support Leader
I can't recommend Jack highly enough. he is one of the most genuine, caring, and dedicated people I've had the pleasure of knowing. What stands out the most is how much wellbeing means to him - not just as something he talks about, but something he genuinely lives every day.
D Bax, The Wellbeing Locker Room
Throughout the time i have worked with him (Jack) he has consistently demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries. He always puts the young people in his care first, supporting them to develop their confidence, challenge themselves, and achieve their personal goals.
Former Manager of a Children's Residential Home, Norfolk