Would you like to be a Mentor? You could make a difference to the life of a young person and to yourself! A mentor is an adult who is willing to give support and encouragement to an individual pupil for about an hour every two weeks during term time at mutually convenient times. A mentor is not: A teacher A substitute parent A social worker A careers officer A mentor is there to: Listen to the pupil and discuss relevant issues Discuss possible solutions to difficulties Encourage and support the pupil Be an objective outsider Establish a relationship with the pupil as a friend and role model Help to build the pupil's self confidence and ambition Mentoring can benefit your company: Personal and professional development of employees at no cost except time Promoting industry/education links Increasing awareness of your company in the community Learn more about changes in education Motivation and personal satisfaction of individual staff Anyone can be a mentor if they are: Interested Positive Approachable Reliable A good listener Realistic Experience has shown that mentors have an impact because they are different from teachers and parents and it can be very rewarding for all concerned. The Staffordshire Partnership provides training and support. For further details, please contact Roger Timbrell at the Staffordshire Partnership.

St. Joseph's Court 2-4 Lichfield Street Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2 EH

Tel - 01889 571 999 Fax - 01889 586 732

www.staffpart.org.uk