Meet the Mentoring and Support Services Team, Taylored Mentoring

Colin Taylor · Managing Director

Ian Lawrance · Operations Manager

Kyle Bakewell · Head of Mentoring

I love this job as its very rewarding seeing the positive outcomes we can achieve together with the young people and building trusting relationships! I enjoy Football, walking and Pokémon Go!

07494 429401 Email Kyle

Business Relations Manager & DSL - Louise Eley

Louise Eley · Business Relations Manager & DSL

I have 24 years' experience working with children and families. I started working in a community nursery and then worked in children centres where I managed family support teams.

I have a variety of qualifications and training which includes NVQ, PAMS Assessor, and FGC (family group conferencing)

I have worked and managed complex cases within the court arena including writing reports and attending the court hearings.

I also work with the families during assessment and observational periods to enable me to support both the family and the team.

07487 620254 Email Louise

Technical and Compliance Manager - Bev Morgan

Bev Morgan · Technical and Compliance Manager

I have worked in the care sector for 28 years. I started working in residential settings with adults with Learning Disabilities.

I have worked providing transitional care from a childcare setting into young adult's services and have spent 20 years as a registered manager.

For the past 5 years I have worked within family support undertaking a variety of different pieces of work such as supporting families, parenting assessments, observations and helped families to implement changes to meet outcomes required.

I have a variety of professional qualifications which includes NVQ level 4, HNC in management of care, Mental Health level 3, PTTLS teaching certificate, Administration of Medication level 2, and various other training certificates.

07487 620259 Email Bev

Jamie Cole · Senior Lead

I do this job because I love to see individuals met their potential and be that someone who makes a difference in their lives. My hobbies are gaming and talking... I never shut up!

James Booker · Senior Mentor

I do this job to try and make any positive difference, no matter how small, for the young people I work with! I enjoy rugby, Marvel and I have a beard.

Ellie Burrows · Senior Mentor

I have five years' experience working in a nursery, supporting children of different ages and their parents. I enjoy building relationships with children and watching them achieve different milestones. With my Early Years qualification, I'm now using my experience to support families more closely.

Tony McCartan · Senior Mentor

Karen Berry

The job is challenging but rewarding! My hobbies include being a mother and wife, horse and dog owner, photography and travelling. I'm also a fully qualified horse-riding instructor.

Yorro Jallow

I like my job because I want to make a difference in young people's lives and make them feel included in society! I enjoy playing football and basketball, going for walks, and engaging in any activities!

Gary Phillips

I do this job because its nice give back to the community and feel like I'm making a difference, no matter how small. I like dog walks and travelling.

Izzy Taylor · Activities Co-Ordinator

Penny Kibble

Beatrice Grinnell

Sarah Watkins

Robbie Duncan

Vicky Barber

Kate Mansfield

Isaac Henderson

Jimmy Bowers

Cassey Bremer

Charlotte Day

Karen Bingle

Geoff Lanceley

Debbie Darby

Harry Pinchard

Riley McGregor

Mano Delgado

Leah Anthony

Jelma Moises

Marlee Ball

Kieran Phillips

Tyler Keveren

Lucy Shotton

Our work with TMS is invaluable for making positive change to many of our students, and integral to what we offer now

Beth Warren · Head of Service / Designated Safeguarding Lead Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Just wanted to say thank you so so so so much for your and the teams support over the past weeks. I again note the quality of your recordings and this supported the judge to make the right decision for this baby. I hope to work with you again in the near future!

A Social Worker Gloucestershire · Jan 2023

Can I take this opportunity to provide some feedback. During the time you have been supporting this family, TMS have provided an excellent service. Visits have been regular and consistently in accordance with the needs of the LA/family. The diary sheets are detailed, accurate and provided in a timely way. A representative has attended every support review meeting and highlighted straight away any safeguarding concerns. Your service has been significant in supporting us to accurately assess the needs of the family and decide on a longer-term plan for the children. I would highly recommend TMS should another family require tailored support in the community. Thank you so much.

A Social Worker Wiltshire · Jan 2023

Working with Lou and Bev, changed my life, in fact it saved my life. At first I was stubborn, worried and scared to let them in my home, but they earnt my trust and most importantly my children's. Their words will live with me for life and the most important ones that I remember daily are 'that you can't fake love'. I will always be grateful to them for all the work and support they gave me and my children. Opening your home is scary, but with these it don’t have to be, take that from a mum who never trusted anyone.

Parent

Their dedication, professionalism and person centred approach was paramount in assuring that the Young Person they are working with got the best care, support and mentoring during their time with Colin, Larry and the team.

NHS Professional

For over 12 months, TMS and ourselves have worked closely to provide alternative education for the young people that are placed with us. The young people often have been out of education for an extremely long period and through this difficulty TMS work tirelessly in encouraging them to engage and seek to have positive outcomes for all the young people involved. They are extremely professional in their approach and also have great times with the kids..!!!!!! I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other providers..!!!

Manager · Utopia Children's Services Ltd

TMS offered a bespoke package of support to suit the needs of the young person who needed an alternative part-time provision. They ensured they were fully prepared to meet the needs of this young person by meeting with the team/family around the young person beforehand and their communication during the period of support was excellent.

Deputy Head · SENDCo

Our son had a positive experience with Larry and Colin as he was finishing school and, when he hit a particularly difficult time in young adulthood, he was keen to re-establish contact with them. Now his weekly sessions are really important to him, and to us as parents. As someone who finds making friends and trusting others very hard, he benefits from the regular, safe and enjoyable contact that they provide. They go above and beyond what we would have expected and he knows they care about him. As well as taking him out, they have supported him with doctor's appointments and meetings with his social worker. He allows them to touch on some difficult subjects and give him advice. We have very much appreciated their reliability and excellent communication.