The Kids Network supports children at a crucial time in their lives as they transition from primary into secondary school. They do this by providing them with a volunteer mentor, a local hero from their London community. As a result of the programme: 94% of children reported feeling more confident, 82% were excited to go to school, and 76% were making positive choices for themselves.
The Kids Network exist because 50% of mental health issues can be diagnosed before the age of 14. Way too early in young children’s lives there is exam pressure, social media addiction, bullying, and gang grooming.
Children are stressed, depressed, anxious and angry and it affects the disadvantaged disproportionally.
The Kids Network focuses on the individual needs of the child, building confidence and resilience and developing the tools for a positive future. Mentors are trained to deliver child-led sessions, which help them overcome the challenges and complexities of their young lives.
The Kids Network is a community of children and young professionals connecting through fun, friendship and hardship for positive social change. Mentoring is currently in the boroughs of Hackney, Camden, Lambeth, Southwark, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent.
The Firefly Project will support the expansion of this work into new schools and new boroughs across London.
To find out more about becoming a mentor contact us here.
