HeadStart Mentoring

YLF deliver a leading mentoring programme with HeadStart Kent that is carried out in Swale and Gravesham, Maidstone and Thanet. In July 2019, we will also commence support in Dover, and Tonbridge and Malling.

The Programme

HeadStart aims to equip young people to better deal with difficult circumstances in their lives. HeadStart’s focus is to build a sustainable system where every young person in Kent will be able to say with confidence:

“People around me understand wellbeing and how to promote it.”
“My overall wellbeing is not impacted by the pressure to achieve and to be perfect.”
“There is always someone for me to talk to.”

Find out more about HeadStart on their website.

HeadStart partners can refer a young person by completing this referral form. This form must be emailed across with the Resilience Conversation Document to ylfheadstart@ylf.org.uk.

Did You Know...

…85%

of young people accessing a Mentor meet their agreed goals!

Our Hubs

YLF delivers its HeadStart Mentoring programmes from our hubs across Kent. Hubs are safe spaces where Mentors and young people can access lounge areas, use kitchen facilities, computers and chill zones for studies or have a chat. Access to additional Youth Hubs can also be available for sports facilities and more! The dedicated Coordinator will provide with your district facilities, availability and how to book: