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    Mary’s Story

    Mary’s mum knocked on our door one day in June 2014 in desperation – she had Mary with her who looked at the ground, did not speak and was shaking with anxiety. Mary’s mum told me she did not know

    Anne Townsend October 15, 2015September 30, 2015 mentoring, Stories, Update No Comments Read more

    Mentoring Results

    We have seen some significant changes in young people as a result of fantastic mentoring recently! The best part of my job is doing the reviews with mentors and mentee together – most young people are completely transformed. They are

    Anne Townsend September 29, 2015May 6, 2022 mentoring, Update No Comments Read more

    Alan and Ben, A Mentoring Story

    Alan was referred to us for a mentor by college, where he had studied for two years. He was a bit of a loner, had poor social skills, poor personal hygiene and did not know what he wanted to do

    Anne Townsend August 26, 2015 mentoring, Stories, Update Read more

    Gary’s Story

    Gary was referred to us for mentoring in May last year. He was a very quiet and anxious boy, acting much younger than his age, and was worrying about to his impending move from primary to secondary school. We matched

    Anne Townsend August 5, 2015July 24, 2015 mentoring, Stories, Update Read more

    Mrs C’s Story

    We were first approached my Mrs C, 2 years ago.  Her daughter, then 14 years old, was engaging in very risky behaviours often staying out over night, associating with people older than her and was believed to be self medicating

    Anne Townsend July 31, 2015July 24, 2015 mentoring, Stories, Update Read more

    Mrs L And Her Daughter, Family Face Time Success

    After attending one of our Triple P parenting courses Mrs L asked for additional support with establishing family rules. Family Face Time was suggested so, Mum and Daughter attended numerous sessions over a period of 3 months.  During this time they

    Anne Townsend July 1, 2015July 24, 2015 mentoring, Stories, Update Read more

    Kirsty and Elaine

    Kirsty was referred to us in August 2014 by social care after they did an Initial Assessment having been called to the home by Kirsty’s parents. Kirsty had become violent towards her mum, had been self harming for over a

    Anne Townsend May 31, 2015June 5, 2015 mentoring, Update Read more

    Ms W and Her Daughter – A Family Face Time Story

    Mrs W’s daughter suffered high anxiety and was refusing school when she was referred for Family Face Time via the Children and Young People’s Service for mental health.  Whilst the daughter had high expectations of  both herself and her academic

    Anne Townsend April 30, 2015June 5, 2015 mentoring, Stories, Update Read more

    Working with Virtual School

    The Virtual School has responsibility to oversee the education for all Looked After children in Gloucestershire. After attending their annual conference and speaking with them about mentoring, we were successful in signing a contract to offer a mentor for all

    Anne Townsend March 25, 2015March 26, 2015 mentoring, Stories, Update No Comments Read more

    The Neber Family’s Story

    Kelsey was referred for parenting support via her 16yr old daughter’s school. Her daughter was refusing school and older brothers Ricky 21yrs and Ben 17yrs were NEET (not in Education, Employment or Training.) In addition mum’s husband had just left

    Anne Townsend February 20, 2015February 24, 2015 mentoring, Stories, Update Read more
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