Mentoring Referrals

Use this page to access information regarding the referral criteria of our Mentoring Programmes and our Referral Form

Our Mentoring Programmes

Our Mentoring Programmes are available to young people who are identified as vulnerable, i.e., those exposed to risks and poor outcomes because of individual characteristics, the impact of action or inaction by other people and their physical and/or social environment.

Mentoring Themes

All referrals are categorised according to three themes:

Criteria and Thresholds

Further details of criteria and thresholds below. Please refer to these before start completing the referral form.

Please remember that young people are at the center of our service delivery. YLF’s Mentoring Programmes are completely independent and only account for young people’s needs, which are paramount. Despite liaising with families, agencies and support services, these do not take part in our delivery programmes.

Before you refer a young person to a Mentoring Programme, please consider the following:

  • The ascertainable wishes and feelings of the young person concerned, considered in light of age and understanding
  • The young person’s physical, emotional and educational needs
  • Age, sex, gender, background and any relevant characteristics
  • Any suffered harm or is at risk of suffering
  • Family environment, circumstances and impact on the young person

All referrals require understanding and knowledge of the above and need to be completed with relevant information and complete details. The below criteria outlines what is in scope. Anything that does not fall within the boundaries of what is being specified, is considered out of scope and, therefore, not eligible for mentoring support.

Specific Criteria

Specific criteria for acceptance into each programme:

(criteria not cumulative)

Mentoring Programme for Community (1:1 and Wellbeing Groups)

  • Age 8-18 years old
  • Specific needs – such as communication and interaction; social, emotional and mental health
  • Behavioural challenges – such as self-harm (does not include suicidal thoughts, attempts or similar) and disruptiveness (1:1 mentoring only)
  • General difficult life circumstances – includes family, community and school environment (1:1 mentoring only)
  • Availability to travel to the venue (wellbeing groups only)

Mentoring Programme for Schools (1:1 and Nurture/Wellbeing Groups)

  • Age 8-18 years old
  • Specific needs – such as communication and interaction; social, emotional and mental health
  • Behavioural challenges – such as self-harm (does not include suicidal thoughts, attempts or similar) and disruptiveness (1:1 mentoring only)
  • General difficult life circumstances – includes family, community and school environment

Mentoring Programme for Landsec (Employment Skills)

  • Aged between 16-21 years old
  • Based in Gravesham/Dartford or neighbouring districts (priority will be given to Gravesham and Dartford)
  • NEET or at risk of becoming NEET
  • Willing to learn new skills and engage in work opportunities
  • Behavioural challenges – such as self-harm (does not include suicidal thoughts, attempts or similar)
  • Requires a specific referral form (please contact us)

Mentoring Referral Form

Click here to complete the form

Notice

Both privacy notice and referral ought to be acknowledged by the young person

This notice explains what personal information we hold about you, how we collect it, how we use it and how we may share it.

The Young Lives Foundation collects, uses and is responsible for certain personal information about you. When we do so, we are regulated under the General Data Protection Regulation. The information you provide us enables to deliver services effectively, and monitor and evaluate the service. We also process information to remain compliant with safeguarding requirements where we have a legal obligation to do so, or it is in the individual’s vital interest.

Who are we?

We offer a range of services to support young people to build their resilience as well as the improvement of social skills, emotional health and well-being and long-term outcomes for children, young people and their families.

The personal information we collect and use for this service; our lawful basis for processing this data is consent:

  • Personal information (such as name, address, contact details, date of birth, gender)
  • Special category characteristics (such as disability)
  • Reasons for support (such as what is working well and what you are worried about)
  • Notes of our plans and our work together
  • Evaluation information (such as school data, questionnaires completed by you, your family members or school)

We use your personal information to:

  • Record any contact we have with you
  • Provide a bespoke service to you, and evaluate how well we do it
  • Enable joint working with other services to ensure you receive the right support at the right time
  • Respond to complaints, incidents, legal matters or any other issues

Who we share your personal information with:

  • KCC
  • Schools
  • YLF volunteers
  • Partner organisations where necessary or beneficial for you and your family
  • Law enforcement or other authorities if required by applicable law.

How long your personal data will be kept:

We, will hold your personal information securely and retain it for 7 years start counting from the date the referral is received and acknowledge by our team, after which the information is securely destroyed. 

Further information and contact details:

For further details on how your information is used, how we maintain the security of your information, and your rights to access information we hold on you, please see our privacy policy here or please contact enquiries@ylf.org.uk