Course at a Glance:
- Qualification: Level 3 Children and Young Person Mentor Qualification.
- Primary Focus: Mentoring based, practical, interventions for social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) and student behaviour.
- Delivery: Live online training sessions with expert-led group discussions.
- Dates (2026): 20th April, 18th May, and 15th June.
- Time: 09:00 – 14:45 (designed to fit within the school day).
- Duration: 3 training days plus portfolio completion (spread over 3 months).
- Cost: £1,190 + VAT (payment plans and group discounts available)
Gov UK statistics showed that in January 2025 there were 638,745 EHC Plans in place, which was 10.8% higher than the year before. This means that meaningful training for school staff is more important than ever.
Accredited Training for School Staff
This live online mentor training course combines the content of the National Children’s Mentor and National Young Person’s Mentor Qualifications. Units cover developing best practice skills on overcoming barriers, adapting learning approaches, and effective tools for interventions.
This includes practical methods of how to assess, plan and deliver interventions for social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Staff are enabled to understand the root causes of the behavioural challenges presented by their students, as well as adaptive methods for addressing them.
Who is this mentoring qualification for?
This course is specifically designed for professionals in primary, secondary, and alternative provision (AP) settings. It is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, learning mentors, and pastoral staff who require a formal qualification to support students with complex social and emotional needs.
How does this training help with EHC plans and student behaviour?
With EHC plans on the rise in the UK, our training provides staff with evidence-based tools to understand the root causes of behavioural challenges. Participants learn to assess, plan, and deliver tailored interventions that directly support the requirements of Education, Health and Care plans.
What is the format of the live online mentor training?
The course is delivered live via online sessions, combining theoretical content with interactive group discussions. This format allows education professionals from across the UK to share case studies and best practices, ensuring the learning is applied to real-world school environments.
Are there flexible payment options for the course?
Yes. To support school budgets and individual learners, we offer a 6-month payment plan at £238 per month. We also provide bespoke group discounts for schools or trusts enrolling 10 or more staff members.
What qualification will I receive upon completion?
Upon successful completion of the three training days and your portfolio, you will be awarded the Level 3 Children’s and Young Person’s Mentor Qualification, accredited by Open Awards and recognised across the UK education sector.
One-time payment
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Monthly payment
“I am now so well informed about the different methods of supporting children and identifying whether they require individual or would suit a group intervention better.”
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For more information contact us by email hello@thementoringschool.com or by phone 02381 120010
See more about:
- The impact of mentoring on children and young people through our recent blog posts: Supporting Students to Stay Grounded Through Change, Innovative Anti Bullying in Schools Using Mentoring Approaches, and 5 Essential Tips for Staff Delivering Interventions for Student Behavioural Issues
- National Children’s Mentor Qualification (click here for more details on this course for primary schools)
- National Young Person’s Mentor Qualification (click here for more details on this course for secondary schools and post-16)