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“Getting started” courses
- Level one is our “Getting started” range of courses which are aimed at those who are new or have limited experience of mentoring and befriending
- Level two is our “Developing people and projects” range of courses which are aimed at those with some experience of mentoring and befriending and looking to develop their skills and knowledge
“Getting started” courses include:
- UPDATED – Setting up and managing a mentoring and befriending project; Part A and B (2 days)
- NEW – Setting up a peer mentoring or peer support programme in schools and colleges (1 day)
- UPDATED – Training your volunteer mentors and befrienders; Part A (1 day)
- NEW – Training your peer mentors or peer supporters in schools and colleges (1 day)
- NEW – Monitoring and evaluating outcomes in mentoring and befriending; Part A and B (2 days)
- UPDATED – Funding your mentoring and befriending project: how to develop high quality applications (1 day)
Most of our courses come with free toolkits and resources*. They are also available across England and Wales. All of our trainers have extensive mentoring and befriending experience. And all courses have been designed to help your project achieve Approved Provider Standard.
“Getting started” package*
If you are setting up or developing a mentoring and befreinding project, we would recommend that you attend the following package of “Getting started” courses:
- UPDATED – Setting up and managing a mentoring and befriending project; Part A and B (2 days) OR NEW – Setting up a peer mentoring or peer support programme in schools and colleges (1 day)
- UPDATED – Training your volunteer mentors and befrienders; Part A (1 day) OR NEW – Training your peer mentors or peer supporters in schools and colleges (1 day)
- NEW – Monitoring and evaluating outcomes in mentoring and befriending; Part A and B (2 days)
In order to make these courses accessible, we offer them around the country and as a package of 5 courses which qualify for a 30% discount if booked together* (Discount code: GS01). This could save you up to £360 and take care of your training and personal development requirements for the full year. You will also receive 3 free toolkits and resources by attending these courses.
Other training special offers*
In response to our members feedback regarding the current funding environment, we have put together the following discount packages**:
- 20% discount for APS accredited or working towards projects (saving up to £48)
- 20% discount off both courses when 2 courses booked together (saving up to £96) Discount code: 2courses01
- 20% on Part B courses if you have previously attended Part A Discount code: PartA
*Only one offer available per booking. To take advantage of our special offers please enter relevant discount code on the booking form. You can search for dates and locations below.
