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THE MAIN AIMS OF THE ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING SCHEME ARE: Student mentors interact with young US in Schools – Mentoring is My favourite sessions were To provide positive role models for people on a one-to-one basis outside of local young people their usual classroom environment. a programme funded by the when I looked at a website One-to-one mentors help their mentees University of Sheffield that places full of personal statements. To increase the attainment of in a variety of ways. This can include, but I also liked the trip to the participating young people Mentors is not limited to: our students in local schools to University of Sheffield and To raise self-esteem and motivation of work with a targeted group of the tour around the campus. • Helping young people to improve the participants study skills young learners. Yr 11 pupil, To raise awareness of Higher Education All the student mentors were • Supporting completion of coursework / King Edward VII School amongst under-represented groups exam preparation / homework The programme is designed to provide direct very professional, motivated and • Proof reading written work and giving Celebration Event - support for young people from backgrounds To provide University of Sheffield keen to work with our pupils and constructive advice Fir Vale mentoring team receiving that are currently under-represented in Higher students with the opportunity to gain get the most out of them. their certificates Education, who have the academic potential in-school experience • Signposting useful learning resources Maria Burton, to progress to university. The scheme places • Helping young people to consider To provide University of Sheffield specially trained and current university and research their future options / students with the chance to evidence students in schools for weekly 2-4 hour sessions education / career direction transferable skills throughout the academic year. There is also the • Giving young people the opportunity to opportunity for an optional block placement at learn more about Higher Education the end of the summer term. UNIVERSITY VISIT

Our mentors were brilliant. They Mentees will also have the opportunity to The mentoring programme has really inspired the pupils and formed visit the University of Sheffield campus allowed me to think more about with their mentors whilst participating my future and encouraged me to strong relationships. The pupils all Student mentors are also in the programme. The visit usually said that they got a lot from it. encouraged to work with their consider Higher Education once encompasses a mentor led session mentees on issues like self-worth, I finish school. Sam Headford, introducing pupils to university life, a persistence, confidence building campus tour and refreshments in the Yr 10 pupil, Serlby Park Academy and goal setting. Developing these Students’ Union. skills helps to increase aspirations to Higher Education, raise attainment, improve vocational progression and ultimately, Tupton Hall Mentors widen the participation of under- represented groups at university.