School Mentoring

YLF school mentors can support student mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience.

School mentors can provide young people with a safe environment to access an independent, trusted person to talk to and share their problems and feelings.

Our Programmes

1:1 Mentoring

…providing sessions tailored to meet student’s unique needs with a focus on positively impacting neurodevelopment

Group Sessions & Nurture Groups

…packages for challenges such as exam stress, low attendance, bullying, self-confidence, to enhance their skills, resilience and boost academic performance

Legends Youth Groups

…a safe, trauma informed space where young people can access informal outdoor learning and nature based activities whilst building a friendship network

Bespoke Support

…including support around exclusion or school refusal for young people who are NEET or struggling to return to school and more. Just ask!

YLF School Mentoring in Kent & Medway

Our school mentoring offer is a young person led service, allowing each arrangement to be bespoke to individual circumstances and needs.

As an independent service, young people and school support staff have trusted, valued and professional relationships with mentors who are able to provide 1:1 and group support to those in need.

Our trauma‑informed approach nurtures mental health, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, while supporting healthy neurodevelopment. Students build confidence, develop new skills, and strengthen academic performance.

Through positive role‑modelling and effective communication, mentors help young people manage emotions, set goals, and expand their aspirations for the future.

“My mentor has helped me deal with my situation. I’m less worried and it has helped to talk about my problems and manage them so I can let it go.” – Young Person

“Thank you! The opportunity that Young Lives has given to our young students has been amazing. The fact they attend regularly each week and are engaging well speaks for itself. What a fantastic opportunity for our school.” – School Teacher

“Mentoring has helped me to realise and accept my mental health, have confidence in myself and feel comforted. You’ve been amazing, you’ve helped me so much.” – Young Person

“A massive thank you for all of your hard work with some of our most vulnerable students. You wont believe how much of a difference it makes to these young people’s lives. Keep up the great work!” – Family Liaison Officer

“I have someone to express my emotions to and not bottle them up like I have done most of my life.” – Young Person