Behaviour and Engagement Support for Pupils at Risk of Disengagement
Early Intervention. Positive Change. Better outcomes
A structured 6-week mentoring intervention helping pupils improve behaviour, build confidence and re-engage with learning.
Working with 30+ schools across the region
Join Septembers waiting list
The challenge schools are facing
Schools are seeing increasing numbers of pupils who:
Struggle to stay engaged in lessons
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​Are frequently removed from class
Show early signs of behavioural difficulty
Are not responding to existing support
​​These pupils often sit just below the threshold for more formal intervention, but without support, behaviour can escalate.
A structured early intervention
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Kanga provides a short, structured mentoring programme designed to support pupils earlier.
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improving behaviour and decision-making
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building confidence and self-awareness
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supporting engagement in school
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mentors collaborate with teachers to reinforce positive behaviours and provide tailored support for students.
This is not informal mentoring.
It is a consistent, structured intervention delivered by trained mentors.
6-week intervention
Weekly sessions
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Same mentor each week
Each session includes:
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20–25 minutes of structure mentoring.​
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followed by 15-20minutes of physical activity to support.
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emotional regulation and engagement.
At the end of the programme, schools receive a short review and suggested next steps.
How the programme works
Who this is designed for
This programme is most effective for pupils who:
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are regularly disengaged in lessons
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are in and out of class
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are beginning to show behavioural challenges
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are not responding to existing support
It is particularly effective as an early intervention before behaviour escalates further.​
What schools are seeing
Across the schools we are working with, staff are reporting:
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improved behaviour in lessons
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better engagement with learning
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increased confidence
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more positive relationships with staff
This has been particularly effective with pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
What this looks like in practice
​Positive Behaviour Change Programme
Helps students break up their day with engaging activities, fostering key psychological skills essential for school success and allowing them to release pent-up energy in a fun way.
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Confidence and Resilience Building Programme
Focused on helping shy or under-confident children, this programme highlights different psychological skills each week, paired with examples from sporting role models.
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On all programmes Mentors guide students weekly in relating these skills to real life experinces, celebrating their progress along the way.
Current availability
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We are currently working with 30 schools across the area
Due to demand, we are now close to full capacity for this term. We are currently:
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accommodating a small number of remaining placements where possible
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planning delivery for September
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maintaining a short waiting list to manage demand
"The mentoring sessions from Kanga have had a positive impact on the children's social and mental wellbeing. The children that I had chosen to work with Kanga had difficulties with working in a social environment, they struggled to express their emotions appropriately. This often led them into trouble because they expressed their emotions through fighting and inappropriate behaviour.
Since Kanga came in gave them targets to achieve it has given them a purpose and something to look forward to each week. The sessions have helped to control their emotions and express them in an appropriate manner, they have learned to be calmer and shown behaviour that is acceptable in a social setting (taking turns, waiting, not resorting to fighting on the first instance)."
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Meet the mentoring team
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Passionate - Knowledgeable - Committed
All our mentors are highly qualified, safeguarding trained and hold a current DBS.
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Contact Us
For more information on our mentoring courses or to receive a brochure contact us below or call: 07526600793
