More support to tackle school exclusions in London
The Mayor of London has announced that London’s Violence Reduction Unit, which he set up in 2019, will invest £2.4m in a three-year mentoring programme.
The new investment will build on the unit’s determination to tackle school exclusions by investing in effective mentoring programmes to keep pupils in Pupil Referral Units, engaged in their education, motivated and supported to achieve their goals.
It comes as the Mayor makes a commitment to provide access to a dedicated mentor to young Londoners who are most in need of support. This includes children who have been excluded from school or college, those who are impacted by exploitation, young Londoners who are impacted by domestic violence or living in poverty, and those involved in the care system. Overall, there are roughly 100,000 young people in London who face these kinds of challenges.
£7.2 million of investment from City Hall will expand the mentoring offer in the capital now, helping young Londoners most in need get the help and support they deserve to reach their potential.
The new fund consists of £4.8 million for three programmes that will boost mentoring capacity and build on the incredible work already happening across London. It will expand mentoring for young people, including in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, and support local organisations to provide training and work experience.
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