v3.0 Release: June 2025

Award winning software
for children’s homes.

Mentor is a digitalised platform for Residential Children Services offering software designed to put the young person at the heart of your care.

27001

ISO Certified

96%

Customer retention

99.9%

Service uptime

Trusted by leading care providers across the UK

How Mentor Supports Your Children’s Home

Customisable Settings

  • Tailored to Your Needs – Adapt Mentor’s tools to fit your home’s unique workflows.
  • Flexible User Permissions – Control staff access and ensure secure data management.
  • Scalable for Growth – Whether managing one home or multiple, Mentor scales with you.

Smart Dashboard for Informed Decision-Making

  • All Key Metrics in One Place – View compliance status, staff updates, and resident progress at a glance.
  • Live Performance Insights – Real-time data to improve efficiency and care quality.
  • Custom reports – Track key trends and generate reports for inspections.

Finance & Funding Made Simple

  • Automated Budget Tracking – Stay on top of funding, expenses, and payments.
  • Instant Financial Reports – Generate detailed breakdowns for audits and planning.
  • Transparent Spending Overview – Monitor costs per home or resident for better financial control.

Effortless HR & Compliance Management

  • Centralised Staff Records – Keep qualifications, training, and documents in one secure location.
  • Automated Reminders – Stay compliant with alerts for expiring certifications.
  • Seamless Recruitment & Onboarding – Speed up hiring with pre-built workflows.

Young Person Management & Safeguarding

  • Comprehensive Resident Profiles – Track progress, support plans, and outcomes.
  • Milestone & Goal Tracking – Monitor development and achievements over time.
  • Confidential & Secure Records – Ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations.

Real-Time Behaviour & Incident Logging

  • Structured Recording Templates – Simplify behavior tracking with intuitive logs.
  • Insightful Trend Analysis – Identify patterns and tailor interventions.
  • Secure, GDPR-Compliant Storage – Keep all records safely stored and easily accessible.

Built-in Communication & Collaboration

  • Secure Direct Messaging – Instantly connect with staff, social workers, and external teams.
  • Group Updates & Notifications – Share important alerts and updates efficiently.
  • Centralised Information Hub – Keep all conversations organised in one place.

Mandatory Reading & Policy Compliance

  • Assign & Track Key Reading Materials – Ensure staff complete required documentation.
  • Automated Compliance Tracking – Generate reports on training and document completion.
  • Easy-to-Access Policy Library – Centralise all important documents in one place.

Operational Oversight for Managers

  • Automated Task & Workflow Management – Reduce admin time with structured processes.
  • Performance Analytics & KPI Tracking – Get real-time insights into care home operations.
  • Multi-Site Coordination – Easily manage multiple residential home locations within a single platform.

Directors Dashboard

– Access high-level organisational insights and performance metrics for strategic decision-making.

– Monitor key performance indicators across all departments in real-time.

– Generate executive-level reports and analytics for board meetings and strategic planning.

How your day looks with Mentor

Transform complexity into clarity. Mentor streamlines your daily workflow, giving you back what matters most: quality time with the young people in your care. From the moment you log in, experience a system designed to simplify, not complicate.

The morning brief

Start your day with clarity. View a personalised dashboard of priority cases, urgent tasks, scheduled activities, and staff updates, all in one place.

Daily Recording

Log observations, incidents, and progress as they happen using smart templates. Stay compliant, reduce admin, and keep every child’s record accurate and up to date.

Seamless Coordination

Coordinate care effortlessly. Share updates with your team, assign tasks, and access shift calendars—all from a centralised workspace that keeps everyone in sync.

End-of-Day Insights

Turn your day into data. Mentor generates actionable reports and care summaries automatically; giving you the insights to improve outcomes and prepare for inspections.

Why Choose Mentor Software?

22%

Improvement in Ofsted Ratings

Homes using Mentor see improved inspection scores.

15+

Hours Saved By Users Weekly

Reduce admin time and focus more on care.

96%

Report Enhanced Staff Communication

Keep teams connected and informed.

88%

Say Mentor Improves Care Quality

Real-time insights lead to better outcomes.

What sets Mentor apart?

Specialised Support for Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation

We understand the challenges faced by children’s homes and supported accommodation providers. Our team of industry experts and ex-care home professionals offers tailored solutions to improve care and compliance.

Free Unlimited Training

Maximise your team’s success with ongoing, free 1-hour training sessions. Whether onboarding new staff or mastering advanced features, our training programs help you get the most out of Mentor.

Exclusive Partnership with Croner

Through our partnership with Croner, Mentor users receive free access to expert HR and legal guidance, helping you navigate staffing, compliance, and regulatory challenges with confidence.

Security is important to us

Ensuring your peace of mind is our top priority. We are dedicated to providing robust, reliable security measures to protect your information and safeguard your trust every step of the way.

“Using Mentor Software has truly transformed our admin processes and reporting, enabling our staff to focus more time on what matters – the young people.”

Luci Amoo
Registered Manager

“Mentor has been fundamental to our childcare business, providing comprehensive logging, monitoring, insights and reporting. The robust system and exceptional support are invaluable.”

Laura Bergin
Registered Manager

“Mentor Software has transformed our admin processes and reporting, giving our staff more time to focus on what matters – the young people in our care.”

Sarah Thompson
Registered Manager

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Get started easily

Sign up quickly and effortlessly with our intuitive registration process. We’ve streamlined every step to make joining easy and hassle-free, so you can start enjoying our services without delay.

Try the Mentor Demo

See Mentor in action.

Discover resources

Helpful articles and tutorials.

Get started Today

Contact sales to get the ball rolling.