The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteers connecting through fun, friendship and hardship for positive social change.
The Kids Network supports children at a crucial time in their lives, in the lead up to and often during the transition from primary into secondary school. We do this by providing them with a volunteer mentor, a local hero from their London community.
"I’ve had the best time with my mentor because I haven’t been outside that much. And on the weekends I don’t go out so I’ve had the best of my life being able to go out" Mentee after 12 months
We exist because 50% of mental health issues can be diagnosed before the age of 14. Way too early 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.
Our programme has a proven impact with 100% of children reporting an increase in their wellbeing. (Stat from our 2023 Impact report)
Now is the time to dream big, to step up and take action to support our little Londoners.
Positivity: Embraces fun and positive thinking
Commitment: Attends all mentoring sessions and demonstrates patience and understanding in the face of challenges
Communication: Communicates well with young people and The Kids Network team using compassion
Resilience: Meets challenges with optimism, seeing them as an opportunity to learn
Professionalism: Complies with all TKN policies and procedures particularly regarding safeguarding
Non-judgemental: Demonstrates kindness and openness and does not impose personal values
Solution-focused: Offers guidance and constructive feedback with compassion and understanding
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