Articles & Guides
Practical guides on mentoring practice, safeguarding, reflective practice, and more.
Learning Centre
CPD resources, research, and training for mentoring professionals
Articles, research papers, session materials, and CPD tracking — everything you need to stay current and evidence your development.
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Professional development hub
Learning that connects directly to your practice
The Learning Centre is your central resource for continuing professional development. Access a growing library of articles, research papers, case studies, and practical guides — all curated for youth mentoring professionals.
Professional platform
Built for practitioners who expect more than a basic brochure site.
Key benefits
Learning Centre resources
Research Papers
Published research and sector reports relevant to evidence-based youth mentoring.
Training Materials
Downloadable resources, worksheets, and session plans for your practice.
CPD Tracking
Log learning activities and build a professional CPD portfolio recognised across the sector.
Knowledge Bank links
Connected to foundations, standards, career development, and international practice areas.
Course pathways
Structured CPD courses with certificates upon completion.
Impact at a glance
500+
Registered mentors on the platform
20+
Years of youth mentoring practice
40+
Organisations supported nationally
100%
Commitment to professional standards
Success stories
What members say
“The platform gives me professional-grade tools without the admin burden. It feels like a service built for serious practitioners.”
“Our team uses WAYM to connect practice, CPD, and quality assurance in one place. It has elevated how we present our work to commissioners.”
“Members tell us the directory and events calendar make collaboration tangible — not just another login they forget about.”
How it works
How it works
1
Discover resources
Browse articles, research, and training materials by topic.
2
Apply in practice
Use session plans and tools directly with young people.
3
Log your CPD
Record hours and evidence in your professional portfolio.
4
Build credentials
Demonstrate ongoing development to employers and commissioners.
Learning Centre
Invest in your professional growth today
Access the Learning Centre and Knowledge Bank as part of your We Are Youth Mentors membership.
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