A coaching approach to leading and learning in Schools

(Endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management)

Length:

Coaching approach to leading and learning in schools – 24hours Guided Learning Hours (4 whole days or 1 whole day and 6 * ½ days or twilights)

Programme aim:

To enable school staff to apply a coaching approach to leading and learning within the school environment.

Leading and Learning in Schools leading and learning in organisations

Content:

  • Creating an environment for change
  • The behaviours, attitudes, beliefs and values of a coaching approach
  • The essence of a coaching approach
  • Non directive approaches
  • Listening and hearing
  • Building connection and rapport
  • Inquiring with and into
  • The power of silence
  • Opportunities for a coaching approach within schools
  • Structures to support a coaching approach within schools
  • Tools to support a coaching approach within schools
  • Recording coaching interventions

Assessment:

This programme requires some formal school based assessment including 4 hours of using a coaching approach, a reflective diary (reflective interview) and a personal statement.