This opportunity has clarified that coaching should be viewed as an entitlement for all and not seen as an indulgence.

This will help allow myself and my school to develop a coaching and mentoring programme to develop colleagues and practices.

I intend to use a coaching style within the school and run more formal coaching sessions with individuals

Dave was an enthusiastic and passionate instructor who delivered the course thoroughly, and importantly, made it enjoyable!

It has prompted me to discuss the use of coaching more widely in our role and to encourage others to investigate its value and impact. I certainly use many of the techniques in ...

Clear guidance, useful strategies, for mentoring individuals

Will help me be more confident in dealing with different situations in my work

A personal journey to discover yourself and improve your skills to help others develop

A helpful, research-based course which will expand your coaching toolkit

Theory and practice explained well and with enthusiasm; useful practice provided through regular opportunities to engage with other participants.

Excellent opportunity to learn from coaches who are highly professional and extremely experienced, and to practice in a safe environment

Gives time within the course for the opportunity to practice the models and have feedback. Course is delivered by experienced trainers who are knowledgeable about the subject.

Changed my view on how to grow leadership. The strategies for mentoring and coaching personal and professional growth in this respect were excellent.

Theory and then practical application – great delivery

Excellent facilitators, Louise and Dave, with a wealth of coaching knowledge.

Learning about coaching practice has had a profound effect on me as a professional and I am eager to use these new skills in a variety of contexts.

Greater awareness of the benefits and methods of coaching.

Lots of strategies shared with the chance to immediately practice and revisit in the sessions.

Tutors were happy to listen, provide feedback and was available outside of the ‘course times’ to provide support.

Programme content was interesting and relevant and delivered in a professional, friendly and engaging manner

The presenter was very knowledgeable, delivering engaging content relevant to us and allowing time to practise what we learnt.

Added substantially to my skills and made me more aware of how I relate to others.

A course that challenged your norms and refocused your expectations

We have already established that vouching is an essential part of our culture but as the person leading on this in School, this course enabled greater reflection time and furthe...

This course really helped me to develop a vision for coaching and mentoring as a leader. I developed my skills, knowledge and beliefs and am excited to turn these into practice ...