At our February meeting of the Education Forum, we were delighted to welcome Gavin Morgan, Co-CEO, and Diana Whitmore, Founder and Co-CEO, of Growing2gether, a Scottish charity supporting young people struggling with mental health, poverty, and challenging childhood experiences.  

Through innovative and youth-led programmes, evidenced by robust evaluation, Growing2gether aims to increase positive mental health, educational attainment and develop life skills for the children and young people they work with and support. 

During the Forum event, attendees learned about Growing2gether’s two main areas of work:  

• Nursery Mentoring Programme
• Youth Social Action Community Programme

The Nursery Mentoring Programme pairs young people in high school with children in nursery or early primary settings, allowing both to form a strong relationship while building confidence, mental wellbeing and life skills. The Youth Action Programme builds on this, supporting young people in working within their local communities to co-design community projects and partner with local mentors.

 

Watch the webinar