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Mentoring Matters - trusted relationships between adults and children change lives A consistent, caring adult mentor provides emotional stability, trust, and belonging - all vital for young people facing adversity. Early mentoring helps prevent risky behaviour, such as substance misuse or involvement in crime, by providing guidance and positive alternatives. Mentored young people report feeling more confident, less isolated, and better equipped to manage stress and emotions. Mentoring keeps young people connected to learning, reducing absenteeism and increasing educational ambition and attainment. Mentoring builds life skills, resilience, and hope - creating stronger pathways into employment, training, and adulthood.