🏆 Gloucester's Mentor of the Year 2026! 🏆

James, it has been wonderful to see you grow in your role this year. Your bank of skills and resources is now extensive, and you show confidence in your ability to make the right choices for each individual you work with. What really makes you stand out is your compassion and love for your work. You are flexible and willing to go above and beyond to support our young people on their life journeys. Your attendance and commitment to avoiding time off during term time are exceptional. You show diligence in report writing and professional engagement, demonstrating a desire to improve your practice following feedback. During CPD and staff reflection, you are active and supportive of your colleagues, knowing how to share your skills in a gentle way. Young people do not just engage with you; they look up to you and are proud to call you their mentor. You bring real excitement and joy to them. It is wonderful to hear the laughter coming from your sessions, knowing what a difference you are making. You plan activities based on the wants, needs, and targets of your young people, and this is reflected in the high level of engagement and attendance in your sessions. It is a pleasure to have you on our team, and we look forward to working alongside you in the next academic year within our wider lead team.