About The Children's Society mentoring initiative
The Children's Society believes that every child deserves a good childhood, which is why we have developed a unique mentoring initiative.
The initiative is currently in its pilot stage phase, with projects being developed in Greenwich, Manchester and the Diocese of London.
The initiative aims to help children and young people in local communities around the UK, to develop the confidence and skills they need to make the most of their childhood and play a full part in society.
Why is The Children's Society focusing on mentoring?
We are committed to making childhood better for all children in the UK, and mentoring has been proven to give children and young people the boost they need to achieve their goals, find their path and deal with life’s challenges.
What are the benefits of mentoring?
Mentoring works for young people who are looking for guidance or friendship, by helping them to improve their confidence with their schoolwork, to cooperate better with their families, reduce the likelihood of using illegal drugs, alcohol and playing truant from school.
In fact, research into mentoring has shown that it can boost a young person's confidence and self-esteem. It also has educational benefits – young people who have a mentor are 52% less likely to play truant from school. Young people looking for work benefit from the support of a mentor when they search for jobs; write their CV, make job applications, study for work-based vocational qualifications and plan their finances1.
1 SCRE Centre (2003) J Hall
