Hello and welcome back! We hope you had a fantastic summer and are feeling refreshed for the year ahead. In this second edition of our newsletter, you’ll find updates on current training and scenarios, our latest Annual Report, brand new ASN scenarios, information on the Bookflix resource, developments in MVP in the Community training, and everything you need to get your programme off to a great start this year.
Current Training and Scenarios
Our training offer continues to support schools and organisations in delivering the MVP programme. Be sure to check out the latest changes to our current training in the MST tab on the MVP Glow Blog and revised scenario (messaging) to give more of a focus on cohesive control.
Mentor Training Resources | Mentors in Violence Prevention in Scottish Schools
MVP Sessions / Scenarios | Mentors in Violence Prevention in Scottish Schools
Annual Report
We are delighted to share our latest Annual Report, highlighting the achievements, impact, and growth of MVP over the past year. The report celebrates the commitment of staff, mentors, and partners across Scotland, and showcases the positive difference the programme continues to make in communities and schools.
MVP Annual Reports | Mentors in Violence Prevention in Scottish Schools
New ASN Scenarios
We are excited to introduce a range of new Additional Support Needs (ASN) scenarios. Developed to support more inclusive programme delivery, these resources provide relatable and accessible discussion topics that encourage engagement, participation, and learning – topics include Misogyny 1 and 2, Knife and Body Image.
ASN Materials | Mentors in Violence Prevention in Scottish Schools
Bookflix Resource
Our new Bookflix resource can be used as a valuable tool for exploring themes linked to MVP through books. The resource helps spark conversations around gender-based violence topics and offers an engaging way to reinforce key MVP messages with young people. Bookflix can be used to strengthen partnership with your school or local library, using a format that is accessible and engaging for young people.
Instructions to use Bookflix are also available on the additional resources tab.
Additional Resources for Mentor Support Team | Mentors in Violence Prevention in Scottish Schools
Case Studies
St John Ogilvie High School in Hamilton has developed a strong whole-school approach to the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) programme, placing young people at the heart of creating positive change. S5 and S6 mentors deliver sessions to younger pupils, supported by trained staff and wider links across the curriculum.
A particular success has been the growing engagement of boys and young men, with male mentors increasing from 12 in 2023/24 to 35 in 2026/27. Through MVP, young people are building confidence, leadership and communication skills while developing the confidence to challenge harmful language, stereotypes and behaviours. The programme has also strengthened relationships across year groups and helped establish MVP as a valued part of the wider school culture.
Read the full case study below.
Case Studies | Mentors in Violence Prevention in Scottish Schools
MVP in the Community Training
Work is progressing on our MVP in the Community training programme, designed to extend MVP principles beyond school settings. This exciting development will support community organisations and youth groups to build confidence in using the MVP approach to create safer and supportive environments. See the graphic below for more information.
More info here: Information and Training for Staff | Mentors in Violence Prevention in Scottish Schools
Getting Your Programme Off to a Great Start
As the new academic year begins, now is the perfect time to review your delivery plans, recruit and train mentors, and schedule sessions. Making use of the latest resources and guidance will help ensure your MVP programme is well-organised, engaging, and successful from the outset.
A gentle reminder about using the pre and post surveys for Mentors and Mentees, this will help us track and evaluate any changes in young people as they go through the programme. These can be found below or in the School Lead Quality Assurance Booklet.
Dates for your Diary
Train the Trainer – There are 2 events each year in March and November. If you have been delivering MVP for at least a year, have capacity to deliver training and would like to train as a staff trainer within your authority, our next one is being hosted by Edinburgh City Council on the 4th and 5th of November. Please get in touch with your Local Authority coordinator or email the national team on the emails below.
School Leads Network – You may already be networking in your local authority or you may not have had the opportunity. This network meeting will involve a short update on changes to the programme and a chance for staff to share news and ask questions about programme delivery in their setting across the country. Join us online on the 22nd October 4-5pm. Please complete this form HERE for sign up.
The 16 Days of Activism – The campaign runs from 25 November to 10 December, bringing together organisations to take a stand against domestic and gender‑based violence. If you are planning any activities or events in your local authority, please share this with us and we can showcase the collective efforts from across the country in our Winter newsletter!
Finally…
We hope you find this edition informative and inspiring. Thank you for your continued commitment to MVP. We wish you every success for the year ahead and look forward to supporting you along the way.
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