Mentoring and Support Services News, Taylored Mentoring

TMS Brings 2023/2024 to a Close!

A small collage of the fantastic things TMS have achieved this year! The academic year may be over, but TMS doesn't stop! Our staff are still working hard over the summer to provide support for young people throughout the county!

Big things are coming in September for TMS...

Petting Zoo Visits TMS!

TMS had a farm petting zoo come down as a send-off for the end of the year! Dozens of staff, young people and the local community joined in! That's a way to end the academic year! Thanks to everyone we have worked in partnership with this year to achieve a wonderful experience for young people!

TMS Visit Cotswold Wildlife Park!

TMS had a fantastic day at Cotswold Wildlife Park this park this week! 30 of the Young People and staff visited the park for a wonderful experience!

TMS Partners With Sherborne Cinema!

TMS had in an incredible day out today as they hired out Sherborne Cinema Gloucester! It was a fantastic day with over 40 staff and young people watching a movie together! Hopefully, this is something we can promote further in the future!

TMS Visit Skillzone!

TMS staff visited Skillzone last week with most of their young people. Here they were able to make connections and interact with a wide range of companies, educational providers and other services. This resulted in one young person from TMS being requested as a guest speaker to inspire future young people in similar positions.

TMS Host The Olympics!

TMS have got the young people and staff to engage in our own TMS Olympics. This is a 4 day event where all the young people get allocated countries and compete as teams to gain points for the winning teams. Here they were competing in various events such as long jump, 400m and shotput.

TMS Olympic Day 2!

The weather was not the kindest, but the TMS young people and staff battled the odds to take part in the orienteering event. They worked as a team to climb Robinswood Hill.

TMS Attend HALT!

TMS have attended the HALT project in Cheltenham to with a group of excited young people. Here they learnt skills of working with anxious animals as well as the life skills to look after a pet.

TMS are Moving!

TMS are so lucky and super excited to announce that they are moving to brand new expansive premises in heart of Gloucester. This will provide an even bigger working space for all TMS to enjoy with bespoke working spaces, improved social areas, fully fitted kitchen and quiet sensory rooms. We are opening the doors September 2024.

TMS are Hiring!

TMS are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our fantastic team in Spetmeber! If you are interested please contact us at info@tayloredmentoring.co.uk

Potato Characters at TMS!

The young people at TMS have designed some potatoes after their favourite book characters. Can you work out which potato is who?

TMS Celebrate World Book Day!

Here at TMS, we have celebrated World Book Day with a selection of staffs favourite books.

TMS Egg Nose Day!

To celebrate Red Nose Day, the TMS Team are taking part in Egg Nose day! Decorative boiled eggs will be created by Young people, which will then take part in a range of activities... followed by the main event! Young people will get the chance to crack eggs on senior staff!

TMS Big Dig!

The TMS crew were in full swing, all taking part in efforts to get the TMS allotment ready for the new harvest!

TMS Bake Off has a Winner!

The first annual winner of TMS Bake Off has been announced! With some amazing creations by everyone who took part! The upside down pineapple cake just tipped the victory!

TMS Does Bake Off!

TMS have announced a baking competition for all YPs to take part in with the winners being selected by a judging panel!

Santa Visits TMS!

Santa made a visit to TMS this year to hand out gifts to the YPs! He even brought the snow!

TMS Welcome Pudsey!

We are getting into the spirit of children in need this week and wanted to show Pudsey had joined us at our TMS+ Unit!

TMS Remember!

Here at TMS the staff and young people have created their own remembrance artwork for the armistice. This was joined with a company wide minute silence at 11am on Friday!

TMS Christmas Arts!

We are already getting into the Christmas spirit at TMS, with our young people getting very artistic, creating a Christmas Grinch.

TMS Zen Den!

TMS have created a relaxing sensory zone that we are calling the Zen Den! Here the young people can have some quiet time away from others and relax on the comfy bean bags, read a book, or play a game!

TMS Art Club!

Art is great way for the young people to express themselves, with the young people at TMS showing their artistic sides with these artworks!

Healthy Eating at TMS!

TMS are promoting healthy eating with the young people, who have thrived with this and created some fantastic healthy meals such as this tasty stir fry!

TMS Coffee Club!

TMS have opened a brand-new coffee hub club in Kingsholm, where all staff and young people can relax and interact on bean bags and gaming chairs with a smoothie maker and coffee machine! Together, some of the young people have created a smoothie and milkshake recipe book!

TMS Cooking Club!

At TMS we promote the young people to take part in as much baking and cooking where possible, promoting the independence of choosing ingredients and culinary skills. Here are some of the marvellous creations that have been concocted by the young people.

TMS Newest Member!

TMS have welcomed a new addition to the team! Daphne has joined us and has been a popular pup with all staff and young people!

TMS Allotment Produces!

Here at TMS we are very fortunate to have access to a local allotment that we maintain with the help of the young people throughout the year. This year, some of the young people chose what to plant and helped harvest it this year, with the following produce being harvested.

TMS Celebrate Halloween!

TMS fully endorsed Halloween this year and all staff and young people took on the challenge of carving their own pumpkins. This was selected by the young people as the winner of this years TMS Pumkin Challenge!

Welcome to our new website

We hope you like it and can find what you are looking for We are happy to hear your feedback on your experience today and if you feel we could offer more information or would like to speak to a member of out team we would welcome your contact either by phone or email.

Many Thanks - The Team at Taylored Mentoring

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.