Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Transition Learning Mentors

The Youth and Leaving Care Team have a "Transitional Learning Mentor" whose role is to work with Year 11 young people who are Looked After by Stockton Borough Council to make the transition from school to Education/Training/Employment.

This involves liaising with other teams within the Children, Education and Social Care Department, such as Schools, R.A.P Team, BEST Team etc as well as colleges training providers, Connexions, employers, so that the best possible outcomes are available for our young people. 

The role also encompasses developing new learning opportunities for Looked after young people, for example in partnership with The Youth Service we purpose built a ASDAN accredited course for our service users which was designed to be fun but keep young people motivated to learn while on the six weeks' school holiday.