Mentoring boys to grow with care, clarity, and courage

MU mentors boys aged 11-18 in the UK to develop strong character, pursue excellence in their studies and future careers, and contribute positively to wider society.

The MU Mentorship Programme is a year-long character and leadership journey for boys aged 11-18. Rooted in Islamic values and open to boys from all backgrounds, the programme helps students grow in purpose, academic confidence, self-discipline, and emotional intelligence.

The programme consists of: (i) online group sessions, (ii) in-person enrichment trips, and (iii) personalised mentoring support.

Online Group Sessions – The PAGE Curriculum
The MU programme delivers 24 online group sessions per year, structured into four terms, with each term focusing on one module of the PAGE curriculum:
• Purpose (Sep – Oct) - Students explore and discuss key questions of purpose, personal responsibility, and positive contribution to society.
• Awareness (Nov – Dec) - Students learn about a wide range of productive career paths to develop their awareness of the opportunities open to them after they finish school.
• Good Grades (Apr – May) - Students are taught about practical study techniques and revision tools to strengthen their academic performance.
• Emotional Intelligence (Jun – Jul) - Students reflect on case studies of emotional intelligence from the Prophets of God in the Qur’an, peace be upon them, and consider how these qualities can be applied in their own lives.

In-Person Trips
• Students are invited to attend in-person enrichment trips throughout the year. These experiences give students the opportunity to connect with mentors and peers in person, develop aspiration, and reflect on their personal growth beyond the online sessions.
• Previous trips have included guided tours of the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics, as well as hikes through Regent’s Park, London.

Personalised Mentoring Support
• 1-on-1 Coaching Calls - Students receive one-on-one coaching calls throughout the year - to help clarify their educational goals and develop practical strategies for achieving them.
• Essay Writing Feedback - Students complete essay writing projects to strengthen communication skills - with personalised feedback from a Cambridge University graduate mentor.
• Personal Development Report - Every student receives an end-of-year report – highlighting unique strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps for their journey towards excellence.

The MU programme will be delivered by Mr Sulaiman Iqbal, an individual committed to his faith and driven to support young people to develop strong character, achieve academic excellence, and live lives of purpose.

Sulaiman studied History at the University of Cambridge, completed a Master's in Public Policy at the London School of Economics, undertook postgraduate legal studies at BPP University and the University of Law, and trained and qualified as a solicitor at a global law firm.

In addition to his legal background, Sulaiman has gained professional teaching experience in the education sector. He completed his PGCE and achieved Qualified Teacher Status while training at one of the leading boys’ grammar schools in the country.

With a strong interest in coaching and mentoring young people, Sulaiman brings practical experience in facilitating reflective discussions and supporting students in their personal and academic development.

As the founder of Team UPside, an educational charity started in 2019, he spent several years supporting students in the Ealing, West London community and was honoured with the Diana Award in 2022.

Moreover, his personal experience of growing up in a fatherless household has instilled in him empathy and a genuine commitment to supporting young people from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.

The MU programme brings together Sulaiman’s lived experience, academic background, professional training, teaching practice, and years of community service.

He stands ready to support boys in the UK as they develop into young men of character, purpose, and service.

The MU Mentorship Programme is open to boys aged 11-18 from all backgrounds across the UK. While the programme is rooted in Islamic values, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are respectful of its faith-inspired ethos. We sincerely believe the programme’s focus on character, academic excellence, and community service is universally beneficial.  

o Priority Applicants:
Students from single-parent households, those receiving Free School Meals, and those attending state schools will be considered high-priority candidates.

o Please note:
At present, the programme is unable to accommodate students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) due to current capacity and experience limitations.

o Selection Process:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a brief interview. This will help us assess their commitment to character development, academic excellence, and community service.

MU has a free weekly newsletter called 'Character Notes’.

Designed to help parents, teachers, and elder siblings unlock meaningful conversations about character development with the teenage boys in their care.

MU Newsletter - link here

For any further questions, please email us at contact@mentoringunited.com, and we will reply as soon as possible.