Keyworking

Rolling Workshop Programme Sessions

Leadership

Presentation and discussion on developing leadership qualities in the home, place of learning and in the community; constructive relationships with parents, teaching staff and peers

Black History

Presentation and discussion on the major contributions of Black people of African descent; designed to raise awareness, self-image, self-esteem and aspirations

Healthy Lifestyles

Presentation and discussion on how diet, sleep & exercise can affect our mental, emotional and physical performance

Gang awareness

Presentation and discussion challenging the negative impact & consequences gang culture in youth culture

Teen relationships

presentation and discussion on teen sexual attitudes & behaviours and the law (controlling & coercive, consent, rape culture in schools)

Substance misuse

presentation and discussion on the negative impact of drugs (use and/or supply), alcohol, tobacco and vaping on young people’s health and futures

Emotions

presentation and discussion on understanding, managing and seeking assistance with negative emotions (fear, anger, anxiety, sadness and depression)

Career goal setting

presentation and discussion on identifying careers and pathways into careers (STEM, sports, entertainment, etc)

Preparing for examinations

presentation and discussion on how to achieve the high grades (coursework, homework, revision, extension/intervention)

Each session is interactive, evaluation reviewed and last for approximately 45 mins.

Weekly student mentorship

These 30-minute one-on-one sessions are designed to provide tailored support to students, addressing individual challenges and concerns. The mentorship program focuses on fostering personal growth, improving academic outcomes, and providing holistic support by involving parents and carers where necessary. This wraparound service ensures students receive comprehensive guidance during term time.

• Behaviour targets - Mentorship sessions help students identify and work toward specific behaviour goals, such as improving focus in class, developing respectful communication, or following school rules consistently. The mentor provides strategies and regular feedback to help mentees track their progress and reinforce positive behaviour changes.

• Academic performance targets - Academic challenges are addressed by setting achievable goals tailored to the student’s needs. Mentors work with mentees to improve study habits, time management, and subject comprehension. They may also liaise with teaching staff to align on strategies that can support the student’s academic success.

• Conflict resolution – with peers & teaching staff - The mentorship program equips students with the tools and techniques to handle interpersonal conflicts effectively. Whether it involves disagreements with peers or misunderstandings with teachers, mentors guide students in developing communication skills, empathy, and strategies to resolve issues in a constructive manner.

• Advocacy – with teaching staff - Mentors act as advocates for students, ensuring their needs and concerns are appropriately communicated to teaching staff. This may involve mediating discussions, providing insights into a student’s perspective, or working collaboratively to create a supportive environment that enables the student to thrive.

“We found the sessions to be extremely engaging and honest. We appreciated how you spoke to the children on their level and made things relevant and accessible. The students liked that you did not shy away from showing the harsh reality of life and choices. You seemed to tailor the programme to suit the needs of our students which was great. The sessions led to discussions amongst the students and opened up conversations that may not have happened otherwise. Your sessions gave the students a greater understanding of how their behaviour impacts themselves and also the wider community. The way you presented the dangers of being involved in gangs and the importance of good friendships was really impacting.”

The Pastoral Support Team / Stormont House School

THE COLLEGE OF HARINGEY ENFIELD AND NORTH EAST LONDON

“Leaways school has some of the most at-risk pupils from across Hackney and other London boroughs. Many of our pupils come from traumatic backgrounds and have been excluded from mainstream education. This, along with their different diagnosis, means that they are particularly vulnerable to gang involvement, county lines, grooming and online abuse... The programme has always been engaging, well prepared and fully interactive. The presenters have been extremely approachable which has helped the students engage and promote discussion in the sessions. Staff, supporting the sessions, speak highly about the quality of delivery and the relevance of the subject matter. They also have seen a positive impact on the pupil's behaviour around the school, and, when discussing with external agencies, there has been improvement in some behaviours at home.”

Headteacher / Leaways School

“As a part of Haringey Prevent programme Mentivation Services delivered their 6-session workshop programme, entitled ‘Gang Activity and Extremism’ to our level-one student’s… The feedback from the students were very positive indeed. The information was presented in a non-judgemental or condescending way that allowed students to discuss and think more critically about the choices that lead to negative and violent activities and their consequences. Our students found the material and subject matter relevant and current and relatable. The students on the programme were fully engaged and felt comfortable to discuss, debate and share their opinions with the facilitators from Mentivation Services. This is testament to the facilitators professional yet young person-centred delivery style.”

HEAD OF LEARNER EXPERIENCE / THE COLLEGE OF HARINGEY ENFIELD AND NORTH EAST LONDON

“The Mentivation Service’s transitional work for Year 6 pupils at Lee Manor School was exceptional. The material was extremely appropriate to the current social climate and delivered to the young people in a lively and accessible manner. The sessions have helped ease the transition for Year 6 pupils to secondary school and the added responsibilities that accompanies this. The young people have a better understanding of the culture in which they live and are now better equipped to face it with confidence. Without the help of Mentivation Services some of Lee Manor School pupils would be facing this extremely significant transition in a vulnerable state of being”

School Home Support Services - Lee Manor School

“Mentivation Services recently visited Whitefield School and delivered a 4 hour workshop, to 15 of our more vulnerable year 10 students, entitled Gang Awareness. This was the second time they have delivered this programme and again the impact was significant. Like most schools our students work in a supportive and harmonious multi-cultural environment, however, they are exposed to negative gang influences in their local communities and in their interaction with the media. The Gang Awareness programme aims to challenge some of the misconceptions which young people may have about the gang lifestyle. Student evaluations of the programme have been very positive. Response have commented on its importance in informing them (such as legal matters) and also making then reconsider some of the risk which they may at times expose themselves to.”

SCHOOL TEACHER / WHITEFIELD SCHOOL

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Rolling Workshop Programme Sessions

Weekly student mentorship