MEET THE TEAM
ABOUT US
With over 25 years’ experience of working with young people from a range of backgrounds, we decided to set up Lotus Mentoring to provide a bespoke and person centred service that can meet the individual needs of those young people that may have not always had the best personal experience of education or training. We believe that every person deserves an opportunity to reach their goals and understand that not everyone’s pathway is the same, so our flexible and adaptable approach is key to achieving success.
NICK
I have worked in education for over 12 years in Colleges and Local Authorities, as a teacher, education coordinator and senior leader. One of my biggest passions in life is being outdoors and being active, whether that’s cycling, paddle boarding or just walking my dogs. It’s good for both my physical and mental wellbeing, which I firmly believe are the foundations for building confidence and raising self-esteem. I like to combine my experience and love of activities when supporting young people, so that they too can develop a strong sense of self-belief in themselves in whatever they want to do.
DAVE
I have worked in social care for 15 years supporting young people and adults, during which time I have become level 5 qualified. I am passionate about supporting people to reach their individual goal and have been a mentor for 3 years helping young adults back into work and education. I have also supported a number of young people to access a range of social groups and sporting activities. I believe that building confidence through physical activity leads to re-engagement in education and supports positive mental wellbeing. One of my greatest passions is boxing and have been for 14 years. I really enjoy coaching people and have seen how boxing change people’s outlook on life and helps them to manage their emotions in a positive way. I have always had a person centred approach and believe getting to know young people and building a rapport with each individual is the key to supporting them move forward in life.