Mentoring is:
- a one-to-one relationship between a mentor and a mentee which provides consistent support, guidance and assistance
- a way for a mentor to support and enable a mentee to gain the skills and confidence to be responsible for their own development
- the opportunity for a mentee to access impartial, non-judgemental advice and support
- the chance to work together to achieve agreed goals
Why might a student need a mentor?
Self esteem:
- a boost to find ways to interact with other people within the school, home or community environment
- improving levels of self-worth, self-confidence and determination
Interpersonal skills
- not everyone has the confidence to express themselves and their opinions, which could lead to problems with their relationships with other people
Awareness of opportunities
- some mentees benefit hugely from finding out about the different opportunities that are available to them. Others gain increased self-confidence in accessing these opportunities