MENTORING

The Ark provides a mentoring programme in partnership with local secondary schools, supporting young people whose personal circumstances are significantly affecting their education, mental health or wellbeing. We are currently mentoring 30 pupils across 4 schools and we have a waiting list. The programme provides one-to-one support tailored to the individual needs of each young person.  Our mentors are staff who work within The Ark and as such can provide a direct positive influence to the young people from out-with their circle of friends and family, with our mentors not having the pressures of supporting many other pupils unlike their class teachers in the school environment.

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When Asked why they come along to our mentroing sessions, pupils have said

"It lifts a weight off my shoulders", "It's good for my mental health", "Because talking helps me with my problems".