Help a child learn to read – further opportunities for mentoring
22 Jan 2025
We support children in primary school which involves recruiting mentors to support primary school children learning to read. This work is based on the research, support and expertise of former Professor Sue Ellis and promotes reading for pleasure
Can you Inspire a young Chemist?
06 Jan 2025
We are currently recruiting mentors with a background in chemistry (or related fields) to support, challenge and inspire pupils as they envisage and plan their progression into higher education. Mentors will inspire mentees to plan their futures with confidence and investigate the possibility of Chemistry as a basis for their career. Please contact kumud@intergenerationalmentoring.com
Presenting our research at SERA Conference
28 Nov 2024
Delighted to present our latest research ‘Help a Child Learn to Read: Connecting Reading mentors in schools – lessons for policy and practice’ at Scottish Educational Research Association Conference in Dundee as part of our engagement in the Poverty and Education Network. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time to our research.
Intergenerational Mentoring Network awarded funding to support family learning
31 Aug 2023
We are delighted to have received funding from the Youth Arts Open Fund @YLSGrants
Many thanks to YouthLinkScot @CreativeScots
We’re looking forward to offering inspiring, high-quality creative opportunities to children & their families in accessible local spaces.
Briefing for mentors – Strathclyde Engineering Academy
12 Nov 2019
Intergenerational Mentoring Network (IMN) Briefing for mentors Strathclyde Engineering Academy What is the Academy? The Engineering Academy is a programme that offers an alternative route into studying engineering at the University of Strathclyde (Strathclyde has several engineering courses ranked in the UK top 10 see https://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/studywithus/engineeringacademy/ ). (A similar scheme operates in Edinburgh which we […]
Can you help a child or young person?
11 Nov 2019
Our project currently needs to recruit volunteer adult mentors. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to weekly or fortnightly meetings to support a young person.
In the news: Universities lower entry bar for deprived-area students
19 Feb 2019
The exam results needed for a place on some of Scotland’s most prestigious university courses are to be lowered for those from disadvantaged areas.
Applicants from some backgrounds may get into Edinburgh University with lower grades under new entry standards.
But getting the minimum grades will not guarantee a place, only take students over the threshold to be considered.
Applications would be considered based on a “range of factors” as well as grades earned, the university said.
BBC Alba features a story from the Intergenerational Mentoring Network
29 Oct 2018
A fantastic programme documenting how older and younger generations are bridging the societal gaps of modern living is on tonight. Tune into BBC ALBA at 9pm to see Hassan and Jim from the Intergenerational Mentoring Network discuss the benefits of working together across generations. Available to view on iplayer.
Research based evidence and how to spend Scottish Attainment Challenge or Pupil Equity Funding
09 Oct 2018
Scottish schools that are currently in receipt of funding from the Scottish Attainment Challenge or Pupil Equity Funding are in the position of trying to source interventions ‘…targeted at closing the poverty related attainment gap’. The National Operational Guidance 2018 provides information for schools on how to source appropriate interventions and in the ‘Scottish Attainment Challenge: Learning & Teaching Toolkit’ provides specific advice on the effectiveness and cost of 34 different interventions. However as schools seek to engage with different new projects and providers how reliable is this research informed advice?
Developing new mentoring projects
06 Oct 2018
We are currently expanding our project and supporting new mentoring initiatives throughout the UK.
Mentoring from a Headteacher’s Point of View
05 Oct 2018
Liz Ervine, Former headteacher of Springburn Academy, talks about the impact of mentoring, how schools and headteachers can support the mentoring process, and what it is like being a mentor now that she has retired.
New research shows that volunteering can help keep older adults’ minds sharp
06 Nov 2017
An interesting article on the benefits of mentoring and potential impact on cognitive functioning…