Pupils were tutored, coached and mentored to develop and integrate social, emotional and academic skills while mentors gained the transferable skills for any career.
Each mentor received:
Training
11 days of training to get them started
Support
year-long support and development from City Year staff in school
Personal and professional development
170 hours dedicated to their personal and professional development
City Year mentors’ personal and professional development included:
a personal development plan
own career mentor
cross-sector career exploration
access to new networks
CMI Level 3 opportunities in Leadership and Management and Coaching and Mentoring
Go for it
"I had no idea how much I could change in a single year. I have gained numerous talents and matured as a person. If you asked me if I would recommend anyone to do a placement, I would say yes, GO FOR IT!” –Nazia, City Year mentor
Together, City Year mentors ran 347 different school-based clubs or initiatives encompassing:
curriculum support: 47%
extra curricular activities: 30%
school community support: 16%
1:1 coaching: 7%
Mentors were integral to the school day from breakfast clubs to breaktime duty; coding to catch up; multi-sports to maths; school trips to study club; and parent engagement to pastoral support.
End of year outcomes
Students enjoy the trust and the input from City Years. There have been strong relationships formed which have helped students both academically and pastorally.”
