Schools Work

We work in Farlingaye and Kesgrave High schools through our mentoring project and also lunchtime clubs in both schools. We also offer a babysitting course every year in Farlingaye High school. Our main focus in both schools is supporting the wellbeing of young people through our mentoring project.

Compass Mentoring

We support young people who are struggling with a variety of issues. Our coordinators work closely with the young person to understand their issues and to match them with a suitable mentor who will meet with them on a 1:1 basis for a period of 6 to 12 sessions. Our sessions are carefully designed to enable the young person to discover solutions, building confidence and resilience and helping to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Just42 carried out a Mental Health Survey in March 2024 with students from both Farlingaye and Kesgrave High schools. Of the 1376 young people who completed the survey 46% reported that they had poor mental health. 23% reported that they couldn’t cope with everything going on in their life and 58% reported that they worried about things more than they should. 29% worried most about their future and planning ahead. However, when asked what helps them when they are worried or overwhelmed – the most popular answer was ‘having someone to talk to’.

Schools Work

  • Compass Mentoring

    We offer mentoring to young people at Farlingaye and Kesgrave High schools who are struggling with a variety of issues

  • Transitions Work

    (moving to high school)

    In the Summer term our team visits year 6’s across 12 local primary schools running sessions to support and equip young people with their transition to high school.

  • Lunch Clubs

    Just42 offer a range of lunchtime clubs in both Farlingaye and Kesgrave High schools.

    Farlingaye High School

    Monday - Lunch club in the Library from 1pm

    Tuesday - CU club in H9 from 1pm

    Wednesday - Lunch club in the Library from 1pm

    Kesgrave High School

    Tuesday - Lunch club from 1pm

    Thursday - Lunch club from 1pm

What young people have said about our mentoring

  • “My mentor was supportive but they didn’t do everything for me, they made me do stuff!”

  • “I was able to share my feelings about family and things are better at home.”

  • “I am a lot more confident with current friend group and how they perceive me.”

  • “I have a lot more techniques to help my anxiety.”

  • “It’s really helpful and its nicer than you realise - to talk to someone.”

  • "I understand myself a lot better and am more comfortable being me."

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