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Mentoring adapts and continues

9th September 2020 By intandem

Mentoring adapts and continues

We have been so impressed with the flexibility, creativity, and resilience of our intandem volunteer mentors, young people and charities over the past six months.

After adapting quickly to weekly video or telephone calls, our young people, volunteers and coordinators have come up with lots of creative ways to continue relationships despite not being able to meet face to face.  Art and nature projects, dance moves, darts and treasure hunts have all featured. A huge proportion of our matches have successfully transitioned to meeting virtually to listen, share experiences, and try new activities and challenges each week.

The structure of a regular meet-up online has also helped our volunteers to stay motivated and connected during often difficult times.  Activity packs, fun competitions and pamper boxes have provided a welcome boost and when needed, more frequent contact by video or phone or post has made things more bearable. It has been challenging time for everyone, but from our survey of young people we know that having someone to talk to out with their immediate household has been a positive, practical help.

We continue to adapt intandem mentoring to enable young people to set new goals and achieve their potential.  If you would like to speak to an intandem coordinator about volunteering or being mentored, details of our 12 partners and their locations are listed below:

Local Authority
Organisation
Contact
Email
Phone
Aberdeen
Befriend a Child
Aleisha
aleisha@befriendachild.org.uk
07852 305816
Clacks.
Quarriers
Wendy
Wendy.woolfson@quarriers.org.uk
07531 193637
East Ayrshire
Barnardo’s
Kayleigh
kayleigh.christie@barnardos.org.uk
07834 106409
East Lothian
Move On
Angela
angela@moveon.org.uk
07787 256828
Edinburgh
Move On
Angela
angela@moveon.org.uk
07787 256828
YMCA Edinburgh
Bruce
bruce@ymcaedinburgh.com
07715 208528
Falkirk
Quarriers
Wendy
Wendy.woolfson@quarriers.org.uk
07531 193637
Fife
Kirkcaldy YMCA
Jo
intandem@ymcakirkcaldy.co.uk
07788 982 866
Glasgow
Y People
Caroline/ Jerri
Caroline.McIntosh@ypeople.org.uk
jerri.forrest@ypeople.org.uk
07794 383969
07384 515614
Volunteer Glasgow
Steven
steven.dunn@volunteerglasgow.org
07468 863919
Highland
Action for Children
Sarah
Sarah.Sproul@actionforchildren.org.uk
07717 780465
Inverclyde
Aberlour
Brian
Brian.gallagher@aberlour.org.uk
07864 625063
Midlothian
Move On
Angela
angela@moveon.org.uk
07787 256828
North Ayrshire
Barnardo’s
Kayleigh
kayleigh.christie@barnardos.org.uk
07834 106409
North Lanarkshire
Y People
Caroline
Caroline.McIntosh@ypeople.org.uk
07794 383969
Renfrewshire
Aberlour
Brian
Brian.gallagher@aberlour.org.uk
07864 625063
South Ayrshire
Barnardo’s
Kayleigh
kayleigh.christie@barnardos.org.uk
07834 106409
South Lanarkshire
COVEY
Terri
 t.young@coveybefriending.org.uk
07384 514486
Stirling
Quarriers
Wendy
Wendy.woolfson@quarriers.org.uk
07531 193637
West Dunbartonshire
Y Sort It
Lyndsey
lyndsey@ysortit.com
07852 147734
West Lothian
Move On
Angela
angela@moveon.org.uk
07787 256 828

If you have any questions about the national programme then please contact Susie or Debbie on 07860 272 261 or 07860 272 256. Email susie@inspiringscotland.org.uk or debbiez@inspiringscotland.org.uk

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intandem mentoring will continue during the coronavirus outbreak

27th March 2020 By Eilidh Watson

In these challenging times, we want to make sure we stay in touch with our intandem community.

We have transitioned our weekly mentoring to an online or telephone service to help keep everyone healthy during this period of social distancing.  We recognise that many people will be anxious about families, friends and carers during this time so want to make keeping in touch with us as easy as possible.

Our mentor coordinators have already been in touch with families, young people and volunteers to explain the changes we are making and how we can safely continue to offer mentoring support and perhaps help guide you to other support if needed. The coordinators have also contacted referring agencies to make sure they know our plans and that we are limiting referrals at present.

If you need to speak to an intandem coordinator about an existing match, then please contact:

Local Authority
Organisation
Contact
Email
Phone
Aberdeen Befriend a Child Aleisha aleisha@befriendaschild.org.uk 07852 305816
Clackmannanshire Quarriers Wendy
East Ayrshire Barnardo’s Kayleigh kayleigh.christie@barnardos.org.uk 07834 106409
East Lothian Move On Angela angela@moveon.org.uk 07787 256828
Edinburgh Move On Angela angela@moveon.org.uk 07787 256828
Edinburgh YMCA Edinburgh Bruce
Falkirk Quarriers Wendy
Fife Kirkcaldy YMCA Linda
Glasgow Y People Caroline/Jerri
Glasgow Volunteer Glasgow Steven
Highland Action for Children Sarah
Inverclyde Aberlour Brian
Midlothian Move On Angela angela@moveon.org.uk 07787 256828
North Ayrshire Barnardo’s Kayleigh kayleigh.christie@barnardos.org.uk 07834 106409
North Lanarkshire Y People Caroline
Renfrewshire Aberlour Brian
South Ayrshire Barnardo’s Kayleigh kayleigh.christie@barnardos.org.uk 07834 106409
South Lanarkshire COVEY Elisa e.mclean@coveybefriending.org.uk 07950 788569
Stirling Quarriers Wendy
W Dunbartonshire Y Sort It Marilisa marilisa@ysortit.com 07376 570606
West Lothian Move On Angela angela@moveon.org.uk 07787 256828

NB – full details will be updated here as information is confirmed.

If you have any questions about the national programme, then please contact Susie or Debbie on 07860 272 261 or 07860 272 256. Email susie@inspiringscotland.org.uk or debbiez@inspiringscotland.org.uk

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intandem film launch celebrates three years of Scotland’s mentoring programme for young people

26th February 2020 By Eilidh Watson

intandem, Scotland’s national mentoring programme for children looked after at home has launched a new film to celebrate the third anniversary of their first mentor-mentee match.

Screened for the first time at an event at Edinburgh’s iconic Scotsman Picturehouse, the film takes a closer look at some of the individual stories of eight young people aged 8-14 years with experience of mentoring through the intandem programme.

With footage gathered across various locations over December and January, the film also captures a special reception for intandem mentees held by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Bute House, her official residence, as part of her commitment to hearing from young people with experience of the care system.

Guests at the launch event included young people featured in the film, as well as members of the wider intandem community, which encompasses mentors, families, charities and social workers involved in supporting the programme.

Continuing her close relationship with the intandem programme, Minister for Children and Young People Maree Todd was also part of the celebration, presenting participants with commemorative certificates and trophies.

 “I was very pleased to be part of intandem’s three-year anniversary celebrations, and I welcome the benefits that having an intandem mentor has had for young people and recognise the achievement of 300 matches being made.”

“The Scottish Government is committed to improving the care, support and opportunities for care experienced children and young people. We are keen to work with intandem and all relevant stakeholders to take forward the Care Review’s conclusions to ensure that all young people get the right support at the right time, and for as long as necessary.”

Inspiring Scotland Chief Executive Ceila Tennant said:

“This new film highlights the amazing group of people involved in intandem over the last three years. From the 140 incredible young people involved every week, the charities who provide the essential scaffolding and support, to the volunteer mentors from communities around Scotland.

“As the recent Independent Care Review shows, the importance of listening to young people and supporting them in building trusting relationships has never been more significant, and we know that intandem is making an enormous difference in young people’s lives.

“However, there is a huge amount still to do, and we’re determined to extend intandem’s reach to even more children who are looked after at home across Scotland.”

http://www.intandem.scot/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/In-Tandem-film-Social-Media-Clip.mp4

Funded by Scottish Government and delivered by Inspiring Scotland, intandem is Scotland’s mentoring programme for young people who are looked after by their local authority and living at home.

Launched in November 2016, the programme was developed to support children and young people looked after at home by helping them to build a consistent, trusting relationship with a positive adult role-model. Having a committed and positive role-model who listens and takes an active interest can help young people facing difficult circumstances to build relationships, experience new things, become more involved and realise their full potential.

The programme is delivered by 13 charity partners across 20 local authority areas, and there have been more than 300 matches between young people and intandem mentors across Scotland over the past three years. There are currently around 140 active intandem matches, meeting weekly on a voluntary basis in communities around Scotland, which will continue for as long as needed.

intandem will be holding other information and screening events. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Susie White susie@inspiringscotland.org.uk or Debbie Zima debbiez@inspiringscotland.org.uk

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Celebrating intandem’s mentoring anniversary – getting it right for young people across Scotland

28th February 2018 By Eilidh Watson

On the anniversary of intandem’s first mentoring match, the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged the important role of the mentoring programme in helping all young people have the best start in life.  In a special message she thanked the hundreds of volunteers who have signed up, been trained and are ready to be there for Scotland’s young people who are looked after at home, as well as the young people themselves for giving mentoring a chance.

 “We know that an uncertain home life means young people can often miss out on support, opportunities and even fun that other children enjoy. I’m determined to change that so all children across Scotland get the best start in life and that’s why programme like intandem are so important”

“intandem can help to get it right for more and more young people across Scotland.”   Nicola Sturgeon, The First Minster of Scotland

One year on since the first intandem mentoring match took place –  there are nearly 200 volunteer mentors from across Scotland ready and trained to mentor and be there for young people who are looked after at home.  75 mentoring matches are currently live with another 85 young people who have been referred are going through the matching process and selecting a mentor they would like to spend time with.

 “We are very proud of the important role intandem plays in supporting young people who experience challenge in their life because of their home circumstances.  We know that having the opportunity to build a positive trusting relationship can make a real difference to young people and that is what intandem is all about. 

“I am delighted to join the First Minster in thanking the hundreds of individuals across Scotland who have signed up to become volunteer mentors for intandem and are making a real difference to the lives of Scotland’s young people.”    Celia Tennant Chief Executive of Inspiring Scotland

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