Group
Years 7-12
Teens and Toddlers
The programme boosts young people’s wellbeing, reignites their passion for learning and helps them succeed in school and life, all through the experience of mentoring nursery children.
About Teens and Toddlers
This is an award-winning 16-week programme for students in Years 7-12 who are struggling with their mental wellbeing and school engagement.
The programme provides a tailored experience for young people to step away from their day-to-day routines and mentor younger children in a nursery setting. In doing so, they form meaningful friendships with the children while actively supporting their learning and development.
Successful completion of the programme means young people achieve a nationally recognised NCFE Level 1 qualification in Interpersonal Skills.
Programme topics include
Developing effective coping strategies
Goal setting and future planning
Self-esteem and resilience
Effective communication
Where to go for support
Who we work with
We support young people facing challenges at pivotal moments in their lives, helping them take positive steps forward. They may need our support for a variety of reasons:
- Poor wellbeing
- Low self-esteem
- High absence levels
- Disengaged from school and learning
- At risk of exclusion
- Involved in risky behaviour
It feels amazing to be a role model. It makes me feel more mature and more confident about myself. It’s changed me a lot.
One young person who has benefited from Teens and Toddlers is Leon, aged 14. Before the programme, Leon found expressing himself difficult which would sometimes present itself as acting out in class. Becoming a role model in a supportive environment with other young people also facing challenges has helped Leon to grow in confidence.
Results that speak volumes
Of the children and young people supported by the programme:
improved their wellbeing
improved their confidence
improved their communication skills
Stories from young people
Discover the impact of Teens and Toddlers through the voices of young people who have taken part.
Endorsements
By working with younger students at the local primary school, our students have developed invaluable skills and gained a renewed sense of confidence and self-esteem. This opportunity has been instrumental in their personal growth and has equipped them with essential life skills.
At the start of the programme, one of our young people didn't know how to talk to the children but since then she built up her conversational skills. She is now very comfortable around people and is proud of how far she’s come.
Power2 play a supportive role, working positively with our staff to prepare pupils for their placements and are excellent with our SEND learners. The team’s positive manner has been central to the success we have had in encouraging and motivating our learners.
Let's work together
Would you like Teens and Toddlers in your school or locality? We’d love to hear from you!
Our other programmes
Group
Years 7-12
Power2 Thrive
A 16-week programme for children and young people who are struggling with poor mental health and wellbeing. As with Teens and Toddlers, young people become mentors and role models to children in a local nursery.
Group
Years 7-12
Power2 Energise
A group mentoring programme that sees young people use sport and movement to support the wellbeing of both them and their mentees in a primary school setting.
Group
Year 6s, Year 8s
Power2 Progress
Young people become role models and mentor primary school students through their transition to secondary school.