My Life, My Skills

Here the Mentors will focus on preparing our Mentees with the Life Skills they need now and will need after being in Care. Our Mentees will also be equipped with the Employability Skills they need to achieve their Aspirations.

Delivered to:

  • Group maximum of 12 Mentees | Children and Young People in Care and Care Leavers age 16 - 25

  • For 12 Weeks

  • For 1 session per week for 2hrs @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm (on Wednesdays)

  • To take place at The Transformed You Hub

At the end of the 12 weeks, each Mentee will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, takeaway their Personalised Programme Workbook, a Transformed You T-Shirt of their choice, a copy of I AM 365 + Bookmark and they’ll have the opportunity to remain in contact with the Mentors through our Letterbox Contact by Post, Email, Phone or In Person Drop In Support at The Transformed You Hub. 

Please Note: Throughout the Programme, we will keep the Commissioning Local Authority up to date with any issues or concerns that come to light.

My Life, My Skills Modules

  • Managing My Money - Our Mentees will benefit from learning how to Budget, live on a Budget, Save and Pay Bills.

  • Skills for Life - Our Mentees will benefit from learning how to Plan and set Goals for everyday life and to achieve their Aspirations.

  • Healthy Relationships - Our Mentees will benefit from learning how to identify and maintain Healthy Relationships.

  • Keeping Myself Safe - In the wake of knife crime, exploitation, county lines and gang affiliation, our Mentees will benefit from learning how to keep themselves Safe. 

  • Healthy Me - Our Mentees will benefit from learning how to become Physically, Mentally and Emotionally Healthy.

  • Who Am I? - Our Mentees will benefit from exploring their Identity.

  • I Am Going To Be… - Our Mentees will benefit from identifying, discovering and planning their pathway through education, employment or training, in order to achieve their Aspirations.

  • My Voice, My Rights, My Pathway - Our Mentees will benefit from gaining an understanding of the support they will receive from their Local Authority, Post 16.

The Modules will also feature, Guest Spot Facilitators who are Care Leavers able to inspire hope in our Mentees, and Industry Professionals who are able to share their expertise, skills and knowledge to empower and affirm our Mentees.

‘My Life, My Skills’ Group/Peer Mentoring Programmes will take place as Waves throughout each Year as follows:

  • Wave 1 11th October 2023 - 17th January 2024 | Now Closed for Referrals

  • Wave 2 24th April 2024 - 17th July 2024 | Now Closed for Referrals

  • Wave 3 15th January 2025 - 23rd April 2025 | Now Closed for Referrals

  • Wave 4 7th May 2025 - 30th July 2025 | Now Open for Referrals - Deadline FRIDAY 4TH APRIL 2025

  • Wave 5 17th September 2025 - 10th December 2025 | Open for Referrals JULY 2025

Referrals to book our ‘My Life, My Skills’ Group/Peer Mentoring Programme must be made by the commissioning Local Authority Children’s Services Departments and/or Local Authority Virtual School.

‘My Life, My Skills’ Group/Peer Mentoring Programme Price List Available on Request

More Information can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions