About Holistic Support 

THE PROBLEM

Young people across the UK are facing unprecedented levels of unmet need. According to recent reports:

39% of young people seeking mental health support are on waiting lists or not receiving the help they need.

Socio economic pressures post-pandemic—including poverty, education gaps, housing insecurity, and youth unemployment—continue to impact mental health and opportunity.

The Children’s Society’s Good Childhood Report 2024 found that 25.2% of 15-year-olds in the UK report low life satisfaction, the highest in Europe

OUR RESPONSE

To address the problem, we will: 

 In-Depth Mentoring & Needs-Led Support

Holistic Support offers experienced, trauma-informed staff to mentor young people in a way that is responsive, flexible, and truly holistic.

Initial Engagement:

Build trust through youth work principles: informal education, empowerment, and authentic relationships.

Conduct a Holistic Needs Assessment across the five areas of wellbeing: emotional, social, physical, educational, and environmental.

 Mentoring Offer:

Consistent 1:1 sessions with qualified youth mentors or therapeutic mentors.

Use creative methods (art, journaling, walk-and-talks) to help young people express themselves.

Develop individual wellbeing plans built around personal goals and challenges.

Crisis support and emotional coaching when needed.

Signposting & Advocacy:

Identify gaps in local CAMHS or early help services.

Provide supported referrals and advocacy with specialist agencies (mental health, housing, careers, etc.).

Ensure no young person “falls between the cracks” of services.

Tailored PSHE & Youth Empowerment Packages for Schools

Holistic Support delivers dynamic, bespoke wellbeing packages to schools, with a strong emphasis on personal development, resilience, and self-worth.

Bespoke PSHE Programmes:

Teen Self-Care Toolkit: Practical strategies for managing anxiety, sleep, self-image, and peer pressure.

Be Your Own Brand: Confidence-building workshops focused on identity, voice, purpose, and leadership.

Self-Esteem Deep Dive: Unpacking media influence, body image, belonging, and positive relationships.

Creative Expression Sessions: Art, spoken word, journaling, and digital storytelling to build confidence.

OUTCOMES

• Improved emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction in young people.
• Reduction in school exclusions and disengagement.
• Earlier intervention to prevent mental health escalation.
• Empowered, confident, and self-aware young people who feel seen and supported.

Strategic Goal 2

Drive Attendance & Engagement

THEPROBLEM

• Persistent absenteeism during the 2023/24 academic year affected 20% of students in England, equating to approximately 1.49 million students missing 10% or more of school sessions.
• Young people have complex and intersecting needs which are often not addressed holistically. 

OUR RESPONSE

•  In-Home Support for the Young Person & Family

Holistic Thrive Support offers compassionate, non-judgmental in-home mentoring and intervention, addressing attendance concerns at the root: 

Initial Assessment:

One-to-one mentoring sessions with the young person to build trust.

Family conversation to understand dynamics, routines, and challenges.

Holistic needs assessment (mental health, special educational needs, housing, etc.).

Strategy Development:

Identify underlying reasons for absence (e.g., anxiety, bullying, SEND, trauma).

Develop a Personalised Action Plan (PAP) for the child and parent/carer.

Empower parents with routine-setting tools, emotional coaching, and school-readiness strategies.

Support & Skill Building:

Build emotional resilience and confidence in the young person.

Offer coaching for social skills, time management, and transitions.

Connect families with relevant external services (CAMHS, SENCOs, housing, etc.).

 Mentoring and Ongoing Support

Our trained mentors provide consistent check-ins and hands-on support:

Weekly in-home or community-based mentoring.

Text and phone support for families navigating school challenges.

Co-attendance at school meetings to advocate and mediate.

Progress reviews to adapt strategies as needed.

Reintegration Strategies for Schools

Holistic Support works in partnership with schools to ensure successful reintegration following periods of absence.

School-Based Strategy Package Includes:

A. Reintegration Planning:

Pre-return planning meeting with staff, family, and the young person.

Flexible, phased return schedule.

Identify a key adult or mentor at school for daily check-ins.

OUTCOMES

Improved student attendance and engagement.

Strengthened family-school relationships.

Reduced pressure on school pastoral teams.

Long-term strategies for prevention and early intervention.

Tackling NEET and Socio-economic Disadvantage

THE PROBLEM

Across the UK, over 500,000 young people are currently not in education, employment, or training (NEET) — and many have never held a job. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have further deepened socioeconomic hardship, disproportionately affecting young people and families through:

Disrupted education and skill development

Youth unemployment and lack of opportunity

Rising levels of poverty, debt, housing instability, and mental health needs

Families struggling without adequate professional support or structure

OUR RESPONSE

One-to-One Intensive Careers Mentoring

Holistic Support offers personalised, aspirational support through our Level 6 Qualified Careers Leaders, going far beyond standard guidance services.

Our Careers Support Includes:

One-to-one weekly mentoring for NEET young people.

Careers coaching sessions exploring values, strengths, and ambitions.

Activities to build aspiration, self-worth, confidence, and identity (via our “Be Your Own Brand” model).

CV and cover letter creation, mock interviews, job search and application tasks.

Access to real-world experiences: employer talks, volunteering, and placements.

Self-Discovery Programmes:

"Aspire & Achieve": tailored to rebuild confidence and connect young people with purpose.

"Teen to Trailblazer": vision-building and transition planning into adulthood.

Whole-Self Family Support: Home-Based Intervention

Supporting the home environment is key to sustainable change. Holistic Support works directly with parents and carers to create stability, confidence, and hope.

Social Work-Led Support:

A qualified social worker conducts a home audit, using our Motivation-Opportunity-Tools (MOT) framework to assess:

Communication patter

Daily routines and structure

Boundaries, expectations, and engagement

Access to financial and housing support

Empowering Families:

Bespoke parenting support sessions and coaching.

Practical guidance for navigating services (housing, debt, mental health).

Referral to early help, mental health, and youth justice services where needed.

Build family resilience, restore relationships, and empower parents to be the best they can be.

OUTCOMES

NEET young people re-engaged in employment, training, or education.

Increased confidence, purpose, and work-readiness in young people.

Stable and supportive home environments.

Empowered parents who feel respected, supported, and equipped.

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