MENTORING
AT BRIDGE
OUR MISSION
Mentoring at Bridge is a professional organisation specialising in making a change in young people’s lives. Mentoring at bridge has an extensive network of experienced and knowledgeable staff to meet the needs of young people who face a variety of barriers accessing & succeeding in mainstream education.
The traditional learning environment is difficult for some young people given the social and psychological stresses that come with it. At Mentoring at Bridge we aim to equip young people with the skills they specifically need to thrive and develop in life, and so we tailor our packages to meet the needs of Young people within the vast array of support we offer.
At Mentoring at Bridge we aim to support every young person we work with, to help them achieve the future they deserve. At a time of unprecedented social and economical challenges, we have seen a need to support this generation of young people who are at risk of being forgotten. We will support every young person in the field relevant to them whether this is emotional support through counselling, career support through work experience or academic support through mentoring and teaching, we are here to help. During their time with us we want every young person to feel supported and know that we are to meet their needs.
At Mentoring at Bridge we aim to give young people the opportunities to experience success independently through work experience, as well as 1-1 / group mentoring to help them overcome the issues that are detrimental to their learning and physical / mental wellbeing. We work alongside schools & other agencies to tailor a service that guides and supports young people, culminating in them meeting the targets set for them to return to their learning equipped with strategies to succeed.
Support
We provide a safe environment for young people to talk about their opinions, problems and experiences to give them the support they need.
Development
We help young people develop their academic and life skills to equip them with the tools they need for their future.
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Success
We understand that success looks different for each student. We help them to take their next steps to reaching their personal goals
Reviews and Outcomes
Success Story
Mentoring at Bridge was contacted by a local secondary school who were concerned for a student who had not attended school in over 3 years. The student had sensory needs, difficulty socialising with others and required assistance establishing a stable routine and getting back on track.
Initially, we supported the student by visiting them at home and helping them feel comfortable talking with our mentors. Together with the student and parent, we created a personalised a plan for attending Mentoring at Bridge that would accommodate their needs and provide a safe environment for learning.
Over time, the student began to build relationships with mentors and students and developed a strong routine at home. We encouraged small amounts of education on every session which built up to full lessons. We then began to support them through their transition into a new school setting. This involved meetings and viewings of schools to help them settle back into a school setting. This student is now full time at school, achieving brilliant grades and is getting ready to sit their exams next year.
Success Story
We were asked by a school to attend a welfare meeting for a student who was being moved from a different county into a new assisted living facility within Gloucestershire. The student was coming up their final year at school. With exams quickly approaching and a lot of anticipation about their future, we helped to settle them into their new home. We worked together with the home to support life skills like cooking, cleaning and routines. Once an established living arrangement was met and the student felt comfortable we began working towards their exams. This student had missed a lot of school prior to the support of Mentoring at Bridge so had unfortunately, built up a lot of anxiety and low self-esteem.
After working with us, the student sat all their exams and secured a place at a local college. This was a huge achievement, and all involved were amazed and proud of the turn around in such a short space of time.
Parent Review
"I just wanted to let you know that we got a set of amazing GCSE results (all 6/7/8) and we have started in the 6th form here. I wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team for supporting her.
It’s been amazing to see how things have improved for her over the last year and hopefully she can use this as a stepping stone to continue moving forwards. Thanks again" - Parent
Student Review
“I like coming to bridge with Amy and Arron. They help me do my work and explain it to me. I am going to college after my exams to do building multi skills”
- Student
Student Review
“It’s a friendly place to come” - Student
Contact Us
For any and all enquiries please don't hesitate to get in touch!
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