Update on the New Normal – 16 Jun 2020

Firstly, to confirm we remain open providing TeleMentoring Services – this is Mentoring via Telephone, Tablet or The Computer, using tools such as Zoom, WhatsApp, etc.  The attached document is our code of conduct for Mentors and we have also attached the GHM News from April, where we described TeleMentoring further.

Lastly, we have adjusted and streamlined some of our procedures:

• we have decided to concentrate our Mentoring focus in the future to be outside of the School setting, therefore once existing in-school based relationships are completed, we will no longer offer this option.   We will, however, offer the option of TeleMentoring as a service to those unable to visit our Stopsley Centre.
• we have limited referrals to ages 8-18, unless the young person is over 18 and has learning disabilities
• we have adjusted our rules on Gender Matching 

• • Our normal practice is to match Mentees to the next Available, Suitable Mentor.
  • For those in Primary School this could be any available gender of Volunteer. 
  • For High School Mentees, our preference is to match with the same gender, however the option is always open for the Parent, Guardian or Carer to request a specific gender for those that are uncomfortable with our normal preference.
  • We are always open  to discuss the choice of gender with the Mentee’s Parent, Guardian or Carer.