Schools

Mentoring in schools

We place inspiring role models in schools around the world. Through character-led mentoring, our mentors help students develop skills for lasting success.

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Our programmes

We partner with schools to deliver personal development programmes.

Prep

We run personal development programmes for Years 5 & 6 helping students learn the key character skills for success in senior school applications.

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Secondary

In small group and 1:1 format, our mentoring programmes enable students to aim high, prepare for public exams and develop essential skills.

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International

Beyond the UK, our mentoring programmes prepare students for global success; mentors in their own context inspire them to lead their communities and fulfil their potential.

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Our outcomes

Results through mentoring

We’ve been recruiting, training and placing mentors for young people since 2016. In that time, character education has leapt up the global agenda; schools know that personal development makes for great outcomes. 

Our programme of content and activities for mentoring young people is based around three key outcomes.

Readiness

Being prepared for academic tests and success after school

Character

Skills of self-reflection, identity, values and goals

Oracy

Skills of speaking, listening and understanding

Why partner with us?

Leaders in personal development

We’re focused on designing rigorous character education programmes that can be easily integrated within a school curriculum.
Trusted by 100+ schools

We work with a broad range of schools in the UK and internationally, in both the independent and state sectors.
Impact reports on our platform

Careful surveying tracks pupil progress, showcased in post-programme reporting and on our digital platform.
Professional, trained mentors

Our mentors undergo specific school training and regular CPD depending on programme context.

Reports platform

Once the journey has begun, the platform showcases real time student progress, reduces teacher workload and enables easy communication between Oppidan, parents and the school.

Platform features

Detailed reports with actionable feedback
Follow up resources for use at home
Easy, secure access with no login needed
Key information on programmes and mentors

What school leaders say

Alastair Chirnside

Warden, St. Edward’s Oxford
“The peer mentoring scheme which Oppidan Education established was outstanding. The older pupils developed skills of listening and understanding for life; the younger pupils benefited from regular, guided conversation with those best placed to help and advise. Pupils transferred their skills to partnership work and became better leaders within the school community.”
Megan Morris

Executive Principal, Malcolm Arnold Academy (DRET)
Oppidan has been very successful in our schools. The reach you have enabled us to have across our diverse intake of students, our most vulnerable learners and in creating enriching experiences for all; has been invaluable. We are thrilled to be building even further on this mighty work, this academic year. Thank you so much, from our entire DRET family.
Olivia Boyle

Head of Sixth Form, KA Academy
“Wonderful to see a project that provides such tangible benefits to both groups of children. We have witnessed an increased confidence and sense of wellbeing for all students involved. We know teenagers learn best from their peers, and a programme such as this, feeds into that mentality in the best possible way.”
Jeremy Banks

Headmaster, Caldicott School
“Children with Oppidan feel empowered. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who believes the child should be at the heart of a great education.”
Ken Annis

Deputy Head, Edgeborough School
“You seem to know them as well in 25 minutes as I have in three years! I have been very impressed; it has gone down very well with parents and added another dimension to what we do.”
Mark Edwards

Deputy Head, The Dragon School
“The team were professional, friendly and experienced. Reports were thorough and useful for children, staff and parents.”
Kristine James

Head of Y6, Redcliffe School
“You provide an incredibly valuable service; comforting, supportive and challenging. Parents were hugely impressed.”
Pavandeep Gill

Assistant Principal, St Dominic’s Sixth Form College
The students thoroughly enjoyed the 1:1 sessions and I now have others asking if they could have this at a later date! The mentors were so talented and yet so down to earth, they were relatable and the students were so positive in their feedback to me. Thank you for preparing such a unique opportunity for them.