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Better mentoring.
Stronger schools.
Build a thoughtful, consistent mentoring practice in your setting. Training, practical resources, and professional support for the people who help young people grow.
WE ARE YOUTH MENTORS
Our Approach
The RERD Framework
Every programme we deliver is built on our RERD methodology — a structured, trauma-informed approach to youth mentoring that produces lasting behavioural and attainment outcomes.
R
Relate
Building safe, trusted relationships between mentor and young person.
E
Explore
Identifying challenges, goals, and growth opportunities collaboratively.
R
Reflect
Encouraging self-awareness, responsibility, and critical thinking.
D
Develop
Implementing actionable steps with measurable personal development outcomes.
What Your Community Receives
Every partnership benefits both students and staff.
For Students
- ✓1-to-1 mentoring matched by expertise and context
- ✓Access to group workshops and peer learning
- ✓RERD framework sessions — Relate, Explore, Reflect, Develop
- ✓Personal development plans with measurable outcomes
- ✓Safeguarded, trauma-informed practice throughout
- ✓Certificate of participation for each completed programme
For Staff & Leadership
- ✓CPD-accredited staff training and professional development
- ✓Consultation on mentoring strategy and pastoral care
- ✓Ongoing support from experienced WAYM practitioners
- ✓Co-designed programmes aligned to school priorities
- ✓Safeguarding compliance and reporting support
- ✓Access to the WAYM Quality Standards framework
Partnership Tiers
Choose the level of engagement that fits your school or institution.
From £3,500
Foundation Partnership
Ideal for single-year programmes or pilot projects. Includes assessment, workshop delivery, and evaluation.
- Up to 30 student places
- 6 workshops
- Staff orientation session
- Impact report
From £7,500
Growth Partnership
A sustained engagement model designed for schools committed to long-term change in student outcomes.
- Up to 75 student places
- 12 workshops
- Staff CPD sessions
- Quarterly reviews
- Full impact report
Bespoke
Strategic Partnership
A fully co-designed programme for multi-school trusts, colleges, or universities seeking systemic change.
- Unlimited student places
- Custom workshop programme
- Embedded WAYM practitioner
- Multi-year agreement
- Executive reporting
Workshop Topics
Choose from 18+ specialist topics, co-designed with your team.
Growth Mindset & Resilience
Goal Setting & Future Planning
Emotional Intelligence
Communication & Conflict Resolution
Leadership & Teamwork
Financial Literacy for Young People
Digital Safety & Online Wellbeing
Mental Health Awareness
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Careers & Work Readiness
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Academic Confidence & Study Skills
Healthy Relationships
Community & Social Responsibility
Anti-Bullying & Peer Support
Cultural Identity & Belonging
Wellbeing & Stress Management
Youth Voice & Advocacy
“
WAYM's programme transformed how our students approach challenges. The mentors didn't just deliver sessions — they built real, trusting relationships that changed lives.
Ghino Parker
Deputy Head Teacher
30+
Years of Combined Experience
Our practitioners bring decades of frontline youth work, education, and mentoring experience to every partnership. All WAYM practitioners are fully DBS checked and safeguarding trained.
✓ All programmes are fully compliant with statutory safeguarding requirements.
Ready to Partner with WAYM?
Get in touch to discuss how we can co-design a programme for your school, college, or university.