Engaging Young People • Building Resilience • Creating Positive Futures
MENTORING FOR SCHOOLS & PROFESSIONALS
Targeted mentoring support for young people in Norfolk
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Norfolk Youth Mentoring works in partnership with schools, colleges and other professionals to provide consistent, relationship-based support for young people aged 10–18.
Whether a young person needs help with confidence, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships or engagement with education, Jack provides practical mentoring shaped around their individual needs and the priorities of the referring organisation.
16+ years’ experience • Enhanced DBS checked • Safeguarding trained • Progress reporting available
PARTNERSHIP-BASED SUPPORT
An extension of your existing pastoral provision
Schools and professionals are often supporting young people with complex and competing needs. Mentoring can provide additional time, consistency and individual attention for those who would benefit from focused support.
Jack works collaboratively with the relevant members of staff to understand the young person’s circumstances, agree appropriate goals and deliver support that complements the provision already in place.
Communication remains clear throughout, with appropriate session records, progress updates and agreed next steps.
Individual support
Mentoring tailored around the young person’s needs, strengths and circumstances.
Clear objectives
Agreed goals provide focus and a way to recognise meaningful progress.
Professional communication
Relevant updates and feedback shared with the appropriate members of staff.
Flexible provision
Support can be arranged as regular 1:1 mentoring or a dedicated School Mentoring Day.
Every referral is considered individually.
Mentoring is not a replacement for clinical, therapeutic or emergency support.
WHEN MENTORING MAY HELP
Additional support for young people who may be struggling
Mentoring may be suitable for young people who would benefit from a consistent adult relationship, practical guidance and a safe place to talk outside their usual support network.
A formal diagnosis is not required. Referrals are considered according to the young person’s circumstances, willingness to engage and whether mentoring is an appropriate form of support.
Not sure whether mentoring is the right fit?
Jack is happy to have an initial professional conversation before a referral is made.
Mentoring may support young people experiencing:
Poor attendance or school avoidance
Friendship or social difficulties
Family changes or difficult experiences
Life transitions or uncertainty
A need for consistent adult support
Low confidence or self-esteem
Anxiety or emotional wellbeing concerns
Difficulty understanding or managing emotions
Behaviour challenges
Low motivation or lack of direction
PERSONALISED ONGOING SUPPORT
Regular 1:1 mentoring
Regular sessions give Jack time to build trust with the young person, work towards agreed goals and adapt support as their needs and confidence develop.
Suitable for young people who would benefit from:
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Consistent individual support
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A personalised mentoring plan
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Regular 45–60 minute sessions
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Agreed progress reviews
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Support over a longer period
From £45 per session
TARGETED SUPPORT IN SCHOOL
School Mentoring Days
A full day of focused mentoring gives schools flexible access to additional pastoral support for several students without arranging separate programmes.
Includes:
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Support for up to four students
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Individual 45–60 minute sessions
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Planning and preparation
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Brief staff consultations
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Session notes and progress tracking
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End-of-day feedback
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Travel within Norfolk
£250 per day
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 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 team
Jack works within agreed professional boundaries and maintains clear communication with the school throughout the provision.
SCHOOL MENTORING DAYS
A full day of targeted support.
Real positive impact.
A School Mentoring Day provides dedicated time for students who may need additional guidance, encouragement or a trusted adult outside the immediate school team.
Jack begins the day by checking priorities and relevant safeguarding information with the designated member of staff. He then provides focused mentoring sessions, completes appropriate records and finishes with feedback and agreed next steps.
Collaborative
Flexible
Jack communicates with the appropriate staff before, during and after the day.
The day can be shaped around your students and current pastoral priorities.
Focussed
Up to four students can receive dedicated individual support.
Improved confidence
Better emotional regulation
Stronger relationships
Greater engagement with learning
PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS
A clear and collaborative process
1. Initial discussion
Contact Jack to discuss the young person’s needs and whether mentoring could be appropriate.
2. Complete the referral
Provide the relevant information, identified concerns, current support and intended outcomes.
3. Assessment and agreement
Jack reviews the referral, discusses any additional information and agrees the proposed support.
4. Mentoring begins
Sessions start with an initial focus on building trust and establishing achievable goals.
5. Review and reporting
Progress is reviewed with the young person and relevant professionals, with an appropriate final summary provided.
Any reporting requirements should be agreed before mentoring begins so expectations are clear for everyone involved.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Safe, structured and outcome-focused support
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COLLABORATIVE
Clear boundaries are maintained around confidentiality, safeguarding and the information that may need to be shared.
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YOUNG PERSON FOCUSSED
The young person’s voice, needs and goals remain central to the mentoring process. Support is shaped around the individual rather than using a fixed programme.
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CONFIDENTIAL AND SAFE
Clear boundaries are maintained around confidentiality, safeguarding and the information that may need to be shared.
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PROGRESS FOCUSSED
Goals and progress are reviewed throughout. Relevant feedback and written summaries can be provided to support professional planning.
Testimonial
Jack 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, Children’s Residential Home, Norfolk
EXPERIENCED AND PROFESSIONAL
Trusted support for your young people
Jack Starling has more than 16 years of experience working with children and young people across residential childcare, education and community settings.
His professional experience includes mentoring, behaviour support, emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, crisis intervention and supporting young people with a wide range of needs.
Enhanced DBS checked
Safeguarding trained
Clear professional boundaries
Trauma-informed practice
Appropriate record keeping
Let’s discuss the support your young people need
Whether you are considering support for one young person or would like to explore regular mentoring provision within your setting, Jack is happy to have an initial conversation.
There is no obligation to make a referral until you are confident that mentoring is an appropriate next step.
Call: 07368 345796 Email: norfolkyouthmentoring@outlook.com
Supporting schools, colleges and professionals across Norfolk