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Ventoring

It is an activity/ support programme developed particularly for entrenched young people to gain an understanding of the relationship between the individual and the services available to them based on their own experiences. This allows an appraisal of their current aspirations and circumstances followed by goal focused support and structured needs-appropriate mentoring within a clearly defined timeframe

The term itself is based on the words “Vent” and “Mentor” and it is based on the perceived “venting” period involved in establishing mentoring work, particularly in association with Information, Advice and Guidance for longer term NEET young people. Practitioners found that if the underlying factors of non-engagement were not addressed and integrated into the entire one to one process, many relationships and initiatives were not sustainable for the person involved. Being able to vent their ongoing issues related to current provision has proved to be a key part of the Ventoring process and leading to an appraisal of their aspirations