Support Shaped Around Each Young Person.
Every young person arrives at Bespoke Mentoring with their own history, pace and hopes for the future. Our role is to understand what life feels like for them right now and build support around their strengths, not their struggles. We work slowly, calmly and consistently, creating the safety and stability they need to take their next steps with confidence.
One to One Mentoring That Adapts to Real Life
We offer tailored one to one SEN and NEET mentoring for children and young adults who need a more flexible route back into learning, community or routine. We support young people across Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire, and we are continuing to grow so we can reach those who need us further afield.
Every plan is shaped by what helps that young person feel safe enough to try. Some begin with short doorstep conversations. Others start with time indoors, gentle routine-building, or finding a shared interest that opens the door to trust. As confidence builds, so does independence.
Referral Routes
Two ways to access our support.
Through Schools
Schools can refer children aged six to sixteen who are struggling to attend, finding the classroom overwhelming or at risk of exclusion. We work closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs and families to understand what is getting in the way and help the young person move forward at a manageable pace.
Our mentors blend lived experience with professional training, giving young people someone who understands how it feels when life becomes heavy and learning feels out of reach. Progress is measured in steps that matter: leaving the house, trying a new activity, regulating emotions, rebuilding trust with adults and gradually moving back toward education.
Through Local Authorities
Local authorities can refer children aged six to sixteen, as well as post-16 young adults up to twenty-five, following completion of due diligence. Our outreach support is designed for those who need more consistent, relationship-led guidance before re-engaging with education, training or employment.
Some young people have complex needs. Some find community settings difficult. Some have faced trauma, instability or long periods out of school. We take time to understand their world and match them with mentors who can offer steady, non-judgemental support. When required, we increase staffing ratios to keep everyone safe and regulated.
Through Families
Families can get in touch with us when they feel their child needs something different or more consistent than current support allows. We take time to listen, understand what life feels like at home and build a picture of what support would be most helpful. Where appropriate, we can guide families through the next steps, including working alongside schools or local authorities to put the right support in place.
Some young people feel overwhelmed, withdrawn or unsure of themselves. Others may be struggling with routine, confidence or relationships. We move at a pace that feels manageable, offering steady, calm support that helps young people feel safer, more settled and ready to take small steps forward.
Upcoming Post-16 Programmes
Expanding our offer so young adults can build confidence, skills and qualifications through a supportive outreach model.
These programmes are designed for learners who thrive in smaller groups, need calm environments or benefit from practical, interest-led learning.
Our Community Learning Hubs open in September 2026 and offer a one year pathway for post 16 SEN learners who want to build confidence, independence and a sense of belonging in their own community. Each hub is based in the centre of a town and provides a calm and welcoming environment where young people can try new things and feel supported. Learners move through six themed curriculums across the year, exploring areas such as customer service, hospitality, sport and outdoor work, all linked to their future plans. Every term includes access to functional qualifications, guided by experienced SEN staff who take time to understand each learner’s pace and strengths. This programme also offers cohorts of five the chance to gain AQA unit awards alongside one to one mentoring. Each six-week block focuses on personal development, routine, communication and the skills needed for adulthood. Cohorts can start throughout the year. Daily routines include visits to local venues, meaningful interactions with nearby businesses and opportunities to build travel skills through regular bus and train journeys. With small cohorts of ten, our hubs give young people space to grow, express who they are and feel part of their local community.
Launching in September 2026, our Post 16 Sports Pathway is designed for SEN learners who have a passion for sport and want to build confidence, independence and a strong sense of identity through active, hands-on learning. The pathway takes place in a community venue where young people can feel welcome, included and part of something real. Learners work towards a Level One or Level Two BTEC in Sport while exploring six themed curriculums across the year, each one linked to meaningful next steps in the sports industry or further education. The course blends sport, coaching and local involvement, with regular opportunities to work alongside community sports clubs and nearby schools. Travel skills grow naturally through planned bus and train journeys, and every learner receives a full sports kit to help them feel part of a team. All sessions are supported by staff with SEN expertise and strong sporting backgrounds, creating a safe and steady environment for each learner to find their rhythm and progress at their pace. With small cohorts of ten, young people receive close support in a setting that feels friendly, purposeful and rooted in community life.
Our Alternative Learning Hub is a calm and supportive space where children and young people can develop self regulation, confidence and a stronger sense of identity through a programme rooted in physical activity and sports leadership. The hub is led by experienced SEN staff and supported by skilled sports coaches who create an environment that feels steady, welcoming and encouraging. The curriculum focuses on movement, teamwork and reflective practice, giving learners the chance to explore who they are, understand their emotions and build positive habits that carry back into school life. This offer is open to all primary and secondary schools and provides one day each week where learners can step away from the pressures of the school setting and take time to reset.
Each day includes structured sports activities that support emotional regulation, honesty, social interaction and self esteem. Progress is carefully tracked in line with Ofsted curriculum expectations with assessment for learning guiding each learner’s journey. Every child receives a sports kit when they join so they feel ready, included and part of the group. The hub offers ten places for primary aged learners and ten for secondary aged learners each day from Monday to Friday during term time. Schools can refer through our website, and referrals can also be discussed with our Bespoke SENDCO before submission. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and any additional referrals are added to a waiting list and contacted as space becomes available.
Current ALH venues include Cinderford Rugby Club in the Forest of Dean with more locations to be confirmed.
How Bespoke Works
Our approach is relational, reflective and rooted in consistency.
Mentors begin by understanding what feels safe for the young person. From there, they build structure gradually, focusing on confidence, communication, life skills, emotional regulation and readiness for education or employment.
Plans remain flexible, because no two journeys look the same. Some young people return to school full time. Others access training, work experience or alternative educational routes. What matters is that they leave us feeling steadier, understood and hopeful about where they are heading.
Our Bespoke Learning Space
A calmer, more manageable space to learn and reset.
Bespoke Mentoring also offers a dedicated alternative provision site for young people who need a calmer, more manageable space to learn and reset. The environment is warm, steady and welcoming, with small groups, predictable routines and mentors who understand how important safety and trust are. Young people can take part in gentle learning, creative activities and practical skills that help build confidence and routine at a pace that feels right for them. The site includes quiet areas for regulation, spaces for hands-on projects and supportive sessions that help each young person feel settled, understood and ready for their next steps.
