Meet the Mentoring and Support Services Team, Taylored Mentoring

Colin Taylor
Managing Director

Ian Lawrance
Operations Manager

Kyle Bakewell · Mentoring Manager

I love this job as its very rewarding seeing the positive outcomes we can achieve together with the young people and building trusting relationships! I enjoy Football, walking and Pokémon Go!

Jemma West · Senior Mentor

I enjoy my job supporting young people to reach their full potential and achieve goals. Whether that's now or in the future. Everyone deserves to know their worth! I enjoy long walks with my dogs, spending time with my family and exploring new places.

Ollie Davis · Senior Mentor

Inspiring young people and being a good role model is why I love working for TMS! I enjoy cooking, football and going to the gym.

Adam Phillips · Senior Mentor

I enjoy interacting with young people and the challenge of helping others to achieve their goals! I enjoy watching and playing sports, gaming, and walking my dog.

James Booker · Senior Mentor

I do this job to try and make any positive difference, no matter how small, for the young people I work with! I enjoy rugby, Marvel and I have a beard.

Kate Dodson · Senior Mentor

Helping young people to see their potential and to overcome challenges is something I love to do! I enjoy travelling, visiting new places and cooking/baking!

Karen Berry

The job is challenging but rewarding! My hobbies include being a mother and wife, horse and dog owner, photography and travelling. I'm also a fully qualified horse-riding instructor.

John Dalton

I enjoy the challenge of meeting young people and building positive relationships! I get great satisfaction when I see young people growing in confidence and achieving their goals. I enjoy Football, tennis, and a good drama series.

Eve Taylor

Helping young people to see their potential and to overcome challenges is something I love to do! I enjoy travelling, visiting new places and cooking/baking!

Karobi Hayden

I do this job because I'm passionate about supporting children with extra needs! My hobbies include gardening and growing my own fruit and vegetables, as well as cooking.

Che Mills

I do this job because it gives me satisfaction of knowing I helped a young person, even a little bit in their lives, being a youth with a troubled childhood myself! I'm also an active combat sports athlete and a must Thai teacher!

Yorro Jallow

I like my job because I want to make a difference in young people's lives and make them feel included in society! I enjoy playing football and basketball, going for walks, and engaging in any activities!

Emma Minnican

I do this job as I enjoy helping kids grow in confidence and realise their potential whilst having fun! My hobbies include tennis, gym and looking after animals!

Sarah Ralphs

I do this job because I enjoy helping people express themselves and teach their goals! I enjoy being around animals, being out in nature and crafting!

Isabelle Taylor

I love doing this job as I find everyday very rewarding and love seeing each child grow each and every day! I enjoy going to the gym and socialising with friends!

Allan Barker

I like this job because of the job satisfaction of seeing changes, progress and smiles on the faces of the young people we work with! I love art and travelling!

Elliot Jones

I enjoy the satisfaction that I get from knowing i've made a difference in a young persons life. I am currently a 1st team squad member at Gloucester City and enjoy being outdoors.

Peter Anderson

I do this job because as someone who is dyslexic and ADD I know what it is like to be misunderstood and how impowering it is when someone understands. I work to understand and support young people like the few that understood me. I enjoy salsa dancing, videography and abstract painting!

Jamie Cole

I do this job because I love to see individuals met their potential and be that someone who makes a difference in their lives. My hobbies are gaming and talking... I never shut up!

Donovan Davy

Lisa Best

Beatrice Grinnell

Nikola Ziarnowska

I do this job because I want to make an impact and a positive change for their future. I like gardening and growing my own vegetables, as well spending time with family and friends.

Natalie Harman

Gary Phillips

I do this job because its nice give back to the community and feel like I'm making a difference, no matter how small. I like dog walks and travelling.

Tony McCartan

Amy Baker

I do this job because I want to help make a difference in their lives and be a positive influence. I like arts and crafts as well as fitness.

Sarah Watkins

Roy Toomey

I do this job because I want to make a difference in young people's lives wherever I can. I like racket sports and one liners.

Our work with TMS is invaluable for making positive change to many of our students, and integral to what we offer now

Beth Warren · Head of Service / Designated Safeguarding Lead Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Just wanted to say thank you so so so so much for your and the teams support over the past weeks. I again note the quality of your recordings and this supported the judge to make the right decision for this baby. I hope to work with you again in the near future!

A Social Worker Gloucestershire · Jan 2023

Can I take this opportunity to provide some feedback. During the time you have been supporting this family, TMS have provided an excellent service. Visits have been regular and consistently in accordance with the needs of the LA/family. The diary sheets are detailed, accurate and provided in a timely way. A representative has attended every support review meeting and highlighted straight away any safeguarding concerns. Your service has been significant in supporting us to accurately assess the needs of the family and decide on a longer-term plan for the children. I would highly recommend TMS should another family require tailored support in the community. Thank you so much.

A Social Worker Wiltshire · Jan 2023

Working with Lou and Bev, changed my life, in fact it saved my life. At first I was stubborn, worried and scared to let them in my home, but they earnt my trust and most importantly my children's. Their words will live with me for life and the most important ones that I remember daily are 'that you can't fake love'. I will always be grateful to them for all the work and support they gave me and my children. Opening your home is scary, but with these it don’t have to be, take that from a mum who never trusted anyone.

Parent

Their dedication, professionalism and person centred approach was paramount in assuring that the Young Person they are working with got the best care, support and mentoring during their time with Colin, Larry and the team.

NHS Professional

For over 12 months, TMS and ourselves have worked closely to provide alternative education for the young people that are placed with us. The young people often have been out of education for an extremely long period and through this difficulty TMS work tirelessly in encouraging them to engage and seek to have positive outcomes for all the young people involved. They are extremely professional in their approach and also have great times with the kids..!!!!!! I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other providers..!!!

Manager · Utopia Children's Services Ltd

TMS offered a bespoke package of support to suit the needs of the young person who needed an alternative part-time provision. They ensured they were fully prepared to meet the needs of this young person by meeting with the team/family around the young person beforehand and their communication during the period of support was excellent.

Deputy Head · SENDCo

Our son had a positive experience with Larry and Colin as he was finishing school and, when he hit a particularly difficult time in young adulthood, he was keen to re-establish contact with them. Now his weekly sessions are really important to him, and to us as parents. As someone who finds making friends and trusting others very hard, he benefits from the regular, safe and enjoyable contact that they provide. They go above and beyond what we would have expected and he knows they care about him. As well as taking him out, they have supported him with doctor's appointments and meetings with his social worker. He allows them to touch on some difficult subjects and give him advice. We have very much appreciated their reliability and excellent communication.

Colin TaylorManaging Director

Ian LawranceOperations Manager