In-School Mentoring - Empowered Minds

Some pupils want to do well, but struggle to cope with the everyday demands of school.

They may find the classroom overwhelming, lose focus easily, or react emotionally when things become difficult. Our in-school mentoring gives them a supportive space to talk, move, reflect and reset, without stepping away from school.

Delivered on school premises, sessions combine movement, mentoring and guided reflection to help pupils understand themselves better and make more positive choices in class, with peers and during learning time.

what to expect

What Mentoring Looks Like in School

Sessions take place in school, usually weekly or twice weekly, either 1:1 or in a small group. We use movement, conversation and practical tasks to help pupils think about their choices, build confidence and develop better habits.

A typical session may include:

Reconnection with learning, routines and personal goals

Walk and talk, fitness tasks, football drills to release tension and prepare to engage

Guided Mentoring Conversation

Talking about recent challenges, emotions, reactions and what could be done differently

Social and Emotional Learning

Short practical tasks that build persistence, patience and a sense of achievement

Focus and Engagement Tasks

Short practical tasks that build persistence, patience and a sense of achievement

Reflection and Next Steps

Setting small goals for the week, linked to real situations in lessons or around school

Sessions are adapted to the pupil’s needs and energy levels each day. Some sessions involve active sport. Others are calm, reflective and conversation-based. All are purposeful.

Who We Support

Pupils who:

Find it hard to stay focused, engaged or motivated

Experience frustration, anxiety or low confidence

Struggle with relationships or emotional reactions in school

Are at risk of disengagement or losing connection with learning

Would benefit from regular time with a trusted mentor in the school week

These pupils do not always need to be removed from their environment. Often, they need structured support that helps them stay in it.

impact

What Pupils Gain

Pupils begin to understand their emotions better and learn how to pause, think and respond rather than react.

They build confidence through small achievable experiences, whether through movement, conversation or problem-solving tasks.

Over time, they feel calmer, more connected to school life and more willing to make positive choices.

Most importantly, they have regular time with a consistent adult whose role is to listen, guide and help them make sense of their emotions and choices.

impact

What Schools Notice

Fewer emotional flare-ups and classroom disruptions

More settled pupils who take greater ownership of their choices

A relationship-based support option that keeps pupils in school

Clear communication on attendance and progress

Most importantly, they have regular time with a consistent adult whose role is to listen, guide and help them make sense of their emotions and choices.

delivery overview

Session Structure

Delivery

1:1 or small group (up to 3 pupils)

Location

On school premises (indoor or outdoor space)

Session length

45 to 60 minutes

Frequency

Weekly or twice weekly

Staff

Experienced mentors trained in sport, mentoring and emotional support