Welcome to the Mayor of London's Mental Health Mentoring Training Programme.

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Helping young Londoners thrive through quality mentoring.

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Helping young Londoners thrive through quality mentoring. 

Every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, supported and able to reach their full potential.

The Mayor of London is committed to making London the greatest city in the world to grow up in. Through the Mental Health Mentoring Training Programme, we are investing in the people who make a difference every day by equipping volunteer mentors and youth professionals with the knowledge, confidence and skills to better support young people’s mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Whether you are an experienced youth practitioner or new to mentoring, this platform provides high-quality learning, practical tools and resources to help you deliver safe, inclusive and impactful support to young Londoners.

Together, we can strengthen mentoring across London and help more young people access the positive relationships that enable them to flourish.

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About the Programme

 The Mental Health Mentoring Training Programme (MHMTP) builds on the legacy of the Mayor’s New Deal for Young People, continuing the commitment to strengthen London’s mentoring and youth sector.

The programme has evolved to respond to one of the most important challenges facing young Londoners today: supporting their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Through a comprehensive programme of online learning and resources, mentors and youth professionals will develop practical skills to:

  • recognise and respond appropriately to young people’s mental health needs
  • build trusted, supportive relationships
  • promote emotional resilience and wellbeing
  • understand safeguarding and appropriate boundaries
  • deliver high-quality mentoring using the Mayor’s Mentoring Quality Framework
  • create safe, inclusive and trauma-informed mentoring environments.

The platform also continues to provide access to the Mayor’s existing mentoring and youth volunteering training, allowing learners to build on strong mentoring foundations while developing specialist knowledge in supporting young people’s wellbeing.

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Supporting Quality Mentoring Across London

Quality mentoring has the power to transform lives.

The Mayor’s Mentoring Quality Framework sets out the principles of effective mentoring, helping organisations and volunteers deliver consistent, safe and impactful support for young people. This training programme brings those principles to life by combining evidence-based mental health learning with practical mentoring approaches that can be applied across a wide range of youth settings.

Whether you support young people through schools, colleges, community organisations, youth services or voluntary programmes, these resources are designed to strengthen your confidence and practice

 

Supporting the Mayor's Vision for Young Londoners 

The Mental Health Mentoring Training Programme forms part of the Mayor's wider ambition to ensure every young Londoner has access to positive opportunities and trusted adults who can help them succeed. 

By strengthening the skills and confidence of mentors and youth professionals cross London, the programme contributes to the Mayor's commitment to deliver 250,000 positive opportunities for young Londoners, ensuring more young people receive the support they need to thrive. 

Every conversation, every relationship and every act of support can make a lasting difference. Join us in building a stronger, healthier and more resilient future for London's young people. 

 

Learning That Makes A Difference

The platform offers flexible online learning that you can complete at your own pace.

You'll have access to:

  • Mental health end emotional wellbeing training
  • The Mayor's Mentoring Quality Framework learning modules
  • Youth volunteering and mentoring foundations
  • Practical tools, guidance and downloadable resources
  • Continued learning opportunities to support your professional development. 
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