Inkpots Mentoring
@inkpotsmentor.bsky.social
Founder: Gill Pawley. Running mentoring programmes for young people who are searching for safe spaces to be themselves - and helping them thrive. Support for those working with them too, plus programmes for schools. www.inkpots.org
Tuesday is an in-school mentoring day - working with some students in year 9 who benefit from the chance to work through their challenges. Some of them carry a lot of worries on their young shoulders and mentoring offers a framework of support
January 21, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Tuesday is an in-school mentoring day - working with some students in year 9 who benefit from the chance to work through their challenges. Some of them carry a lot of worries on their young shoulders and mentoring offers a framework of support
I work with some young people whose lives are complex. And chaotic. And sad. My job as a mentor is to remain calm and steady. Some times that means allowing space for the anger to come out. Other times, it’s listening as they try to work out why. Some times, it’s silence. #youthmentoring
January 20, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I work with some young people whose lives are complex. And chaotic. And sad. My job as a mentor is to remain calm and steady. Some times that means allowing space for the anger to come out. Other times, it’s listening as they try to work out why. Some times, it’s silence. #youthmentoring
Have a good Monday. Remember that Blue Monday is an old marketing ploy. Just have the best day you possibly can.
January 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Have a good Monday. Remember that Blue Monday is an old marketing ploy. Just have the best day you possibly can.
Happy new year!
January 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Happy new year!
Last day in school for this term - and this year. It’s been quite the time - and reflection on it will come next week. But for now, a full day of Year 9 to look forward to! 🎄🎄🎄
December 12, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Last day in school for this term - and this year. It’s been quite the time - and reflection on it will come next week. But for now, a full day of Year 9 to look forward to! 🎄🎄🎄
Peer mentoring day for me today. This is such a joy to do - working with a group of year 10s who would never have put themselves forward for leadership roles but are now thriving. Plus a catch up with Year 11s who have been peer mentors - retaining those strong links so they continue to grow.
December 4, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Peer mentoring day for me today. This is such a joy to do - working with a group of year 10s who would never have put themselves forward for leadership roles but are now thriving. Plus a catch up with Year 11s who have been peer mentors - retaining those strong links so they continue to grow.
This week in our schools programme, we’re talking about Christmas prep. Not all my students will find the holiday time easy. Many have such complex family lives, money is very tight and tempers will flare. And they need the safe space of our sessions to be able to talk about all that.
December 2, 2024 at 5:16 PM
This week in our schools programme, we’re talking about Christmas prep. Not all my students will find the holiday time easy. Many have such complex family lives, money is very tight and tempers will flare. And they need the safe space of our sessions to be able to talk about all that.
One of my favourite things is to meet up with Inkpots alumni - and hear all about their exciting plans! It’s particularly lovely to see someone who hasn’t always been particularly self confident absolutely thriving!
November 27, 2024 at 4:34 PM
One of my favourite things is to meet up with Inkpots alumni - and hear all about their exciting plans! It’s particularly lovely to see someone who hasn’t always been particularly self confident absolutely thriving!
Wednesdays for me are #peermentoring days - and brilliant ones too! Peer mentoring training then two drop in sessions for younger students. Plus a support session for year 11s who have been peer mentors and now preparing for exams. Lots of confidence building, reframing challenges - and team work
November 27, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Wednesdays for me are #peermentoring days - and brilliant ones too! Peer mentoring training then two drop in sessions for younger students. Plus a support session for year 11s who have been peer mentors and now preparing for exams. Lots of confidence building, reframing challenges - and team work
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November 18, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Still getting used to how this all works but thank you for all the follows lovely people! For those of you who are parents, teachers, pastoral leaders, my monthly short e-letter might be of interest. Sign up here: eepurl.com/dtGZ65