Group
Year 6s, Year 8s
Power2 Progress
Young people become role models and mentor primary school students through their transition to secondary school.
About Power2 Progress
For some students, the transition from primary to secondary school can be an exciting time but for others, it can be very overwhelming. Power2 Progress helps make this transition a bit easier! Over 13 weeks, Year 8 students mentor Year 6 students who may find the change difficult, helping them to feel more confident and ready for the new move to secondary school.
Through this experience, the mentors develop valuable leadership, confidence and communication skills as they guide their mentee through a key moment in their lives.
Successful completion of the programme means young people achieve a nationally recognised NCFE Level 1 qualification in Developing Effective Thinking Skills.
Programme topics include
Building relationships
Resilience and aspirations
Self-awareness
Where to go for support
Preparing for change
Effective communication
Who we work with
We support young people facing challenges at pivotal moments in their lives, helping them take positive steps forward. They may need our support for a variety of reasons:
- Poor wellbeing
- Low self-esteem
- High absence levels
- Disengaged from school and learning
- At risk of exclusion
- Involved in risky behaviour
Results that speak volumes
Of the children and young people we support:
of secondary pupils improved their attitude towards education
of secondary pupils improved their attendance
of primary pupils felt more confident moving to high school
Stories from young people
Discover the impact of Power2 Progress through the voices of the young people.
Endorsements
Thank you Power2 for nurturing our students into fine young mentors. We have noticed such a huge difference in the [Year 8] students Power2 worked with. Their confidence and self-esteem have grown massively. We couldn't be prouder of the way they have supported the soon-to-be Year 7s. They are all a success in their own rights but one of our students who was ever so shy and would barely utter two words when spoken to, now has his head up - giving eye contact and not only holds a conversation with staff but also participates in class and speaks out when given a task.
Support for difficult transitions
Would you like Power2 Progress in your school or locality? We’d love to hear from you!
Our other programmes
Group
Years 7-12
Teens and Toddlers
Young people spend 16 weeks mentoring a toddler in a local nursery. This experience develops their self-esteem, interpersonal skills and overall happiness.
Group
Years 7-12
Power2 Thrive
A 16-week programme for children and young people who are struggling with poor mental health and wellbeing. As with Teens and Toddlers, young people become mentors and role models to children in a local nursery.
Group
Years 7-12
Power2 Energise
A group mentoring programme that sees young people use sport and movement to support the wellbeing of both them and their mentees in a primary school setting.