Mentoring and befriending.

1. Setting up a mentoring scheme
Jenny Taylor
(Post 16 peer mentoring co-ordinator)
co-

2. Who we are…(five main aims)
1. T provide national l d
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mentoring and befriending movement
2. To encourage organisations to use
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mentoring and befriending as part of
their support strategies
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3 To provide capacity building support to
mentoring and befriending projects
through a national and regional body
infrastructure
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4. To promote quality and standards in
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5. To develop and share best practice in
mentoring and befriending

3. How can mentoring/peer mentoring be
used?
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Transition
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Behaviour improvement
Raising attainment
Anti - Bullying
Self Harm
Looked After Children / Care leavers
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
English
E li h as an Additi
Additional L
l Language (EAL)
Supporting Volunteers
Youth Offending
Young People with Disabilities
Other Support Strategies for Young People

4. What is Mentoring?
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Mentoring has been defined as…
“…a one to one non-judgemental relationship in which an individual
a non-
mentor voluntarily gives time to support and encourage another.
This is typically at a time of transition in the mentee’s life, and lasts
for a significant and sustained period of time ”
time…
(ACU, UK Home Office)
Peer Mentoring…
…is the engagement of two people in a mentoring
relationship who are of similar age or have
shared a similar experience

5. Setting aims, objectives
and outcomes
Aim: the change or difference the
programme is trying to achieve
Objectives: the methods or activities by
which the programme plans to achieve its
aim
Outcomes: the changes, benefits or
learning that occur in your client group
as a result of the objectives (activities)

6. Recruitment process
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Consider: (In line with the Approved Provider Standard)
1. Volunteer role and person
specification
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2. Where to find volunteers?
Who
Wh are your current support staff?
t t t ff?
Who are your potential support staff?
3. Selection process and guidelines

7. Benefits to core
requirements
eq i ements
Increases learning capacity
Contributes to community y
cohesion and citizenship
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agendas
Inclusive of parent and family
learning
Maximises use of the provision

8. Benefits for your target group
Increases 1:1 support available
Enhances the experience
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Improves confidence and self
esteem
Aids progression
Increases ability for project
manager to meet needs
Provides positive role models

9. MBF Training
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What is covered?
Planning and Preparation
Resourcing
Marketing y
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programme
Recruitment of volunteers
Training support staff
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Preparing ‘Mentees’
Evaluation
Networking and support

10. Training for your volunteers
Peer Mentor training package:
P M i i k Mentor t i i
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Unit 1: What is mentoring? Unit 1: What is mentoring?
Unit 2: Communication skills Unit 2: Mentoring cycle
Unit 3: Differences, values Unit 3: Ground rules
and attitudes Unit 4: Interpersonal
Unit 4: How can peer behaviour &
‘mentors’ help? communication skills
Unit 5: Ground rules (incl.
(incl
boundaries, confidentiality
and safety)
Unit 6: Starting the
U it 6 St ti th
relationship

11. Recognised Accreditation
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Age & background of Courses recommended Cost to centre Time
volunteer commitment
13 – 16 years ASDAN – Peer Tutor Award £50 centre registration 1 credit = 10 hours
ASDAN – Peer Mentor Award £5 (est.) per candidate
16 + ASDAN – Peer Mentor Award £50 registration 1 credit = 10 hours
£5 (est.) per candidate
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Adult - student CWD Level 2 Nil (LA funded) Lengthy
CWD Level 3 Nil (LA funded) Lengthy
OCN L Level 2
l £250-
£250 500 centre registration +
t i t ti 10 h
hours t t l
total
- First Steps to Volunteering £9.50 per candidate.
10 hours focussed
OCN Level 3 £200- 500 centre registration + study + added
-Introduction to Mentoring Skills
g £9.50 per candidate. practical
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application
-Diploma for Learning Coaches
unknown to be explored
ASDAN Mentor Coordinator next year
Adult from business OCN Level 2 – First Steps to £200- 500 centre registration + 10
Volunteering £9.50 per candidate. hours

12. Approved Provider Standard
The Approved Provider Standard is a national award for projects
providing one-to-one, volunteer mentoring or befriending
Recognises safe and competent practice – “health check”
Accepted benchmark by Government Depts / other funding agencies
Promotes your programme to potential clients / volunteers
Assessment and accreditation is free
Our Regional Co-ordinators can also provide
free guidance throughout your application process

13. Useful links
http://www.mandbf.org.uk/
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http://www.mandbf.org.uk/projects/asdanmbf_peer_mentoring_award/
http://www mandbf org uk/projects/asdanmbf peer mentoring award/
http://www.mandbf.org.uk/news/events/training/
http://www.mandbf.org.uk/projects/
http://www.mandbf.org.uk/goodpractice/aps/

14. Discussion & Questions
Thank you for participating –
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questions…
Jenny.taylor@mandbf.org.uk
0161 787 8600
www.mandbf.org.uk