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Coaching for Education - Continuous Professional Development

Coaching for Education - Continuous Professional Development

Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 6 weeks

  • Intermediate level

Description

Our Coaching for Education programme has been carefully designed to maximise accessibility for teachers, tutors, and support staff across schools, colleges, and training providers. Unlike a regulated qualification, this programme removes barriers to entry while still providing the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to apply coaching and mentoring techniques effectively within an educational setting.

The programme introduces participants to the principles of coaching and mentoring, exploring how these approaches can empower learners, enhance professional relationships, and support personal and organisational growth. Through practical tools, guided reflection, and real-world applications, staff will learn how to:

  • Develop active listening and questioning skills

  • Facilitate solution-focused conversations

  • Build learner independence and self-motivation

  • Support colleagues through mentoring approaches

  • Embed a coaching culture within their classroom or wider institution

By the end of the programme, participants will be equipped to confidently integrate coaching and mentoring strategies into their day-to-day practice, creating positive impact for learners, colleagues, and the wider educational community.

This accessible, non-regulated pathway ensures that staff at all levels can benefit—whether new to coaching or looking to refine and expand their skills—without the additional requirements often attached to formal qualifications.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why is this programme not regulated by OfQual

    The Coaching for Education provides a short, introductory programme covering the essential skills and knowledge - without a regulated qualification to reduce the cost and wider the participation by teachers and support staff. 

  • Do I need any previous experience?

    No prior qualifications are required. However, an interest in supporting others, good communication skills, and some experience of working with people will be beneficial.

  • How will this be assessed?

    Assessment is through multi-choice questions, reflective journals, and evidence of carrying out coaching/mentoring practice with at least one individual.

course Content

9 sections•32 lessons
Welcome and Course Information5 lessons
  1. 1Welcome to the Coaching for Education programme
  2. 2Navigating the Cademy Learning Platform
  3. 3Course Structure, Expectations, and Assessment
  4. 4Getting Started: Setting Goals and Preparing for Success
  5. 5Leveraging AI for Wider Reading and Research in Academic Practice
Eligibility Checks3 lessons
  1. 1Curriculum Vitae
  2. 2Photographic Identification
  3. 3Terms of Reference or Job Description
Learner Induction3 lessons
  1. 1Initial Assessment
  2. 2Programme Induction Meeting
  3. 3Information, Advice & Guidance
Module 1 - Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring: Roles, Principles, Skills and Qualities 4 lessons
  1. 1Introduction to Coaching for Education
  2. 2The Role of a Coach or Mentor
  3. 3The Skills & Qualities required for a specific Coaching & Mentoring role
  4. 4Coaching & Mentoring Environments
Module 2: Facilitating Change: Communication, Goals, Feedback and Progress in Coaching and Mentoring5 lessons
  1. 1The importance of Communication
  2. 2Creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and effective coaching environment
  3. 3Barriers and challenges to learning
  4. 4Identifying Goals and Outcomes in Coaching for Education
  5. 5Feedback in Coaching and Mentoring
Module 3: Coaching and Mentoring in Practice2 lessons
  1. 1Coaching and Mentoring Stages
  2. 2Coaching or Mentoring in a specific context
Teaching Practice / Developmental Observations (Optional)5 lessons
  1. 1CMP 1 (Introduction/Foundation):
  2. 2CMP 2 (Collaboration/Problem Solving):
  3. 3CMP 3 (OSCAR Framework or GROW):
  4. 4CMP 4 (Development/Transition):
  5. 5CMP 5 (Reflective Practice):
Reflective Practice & Placement Log4 lessons
  1. 1RP 1: Module One
  2. 2RP 2: Module Two
  3. 3RP 3: Module Three
  4. 4Coaching & Mentoring Practice Log
Learner Feedback & Internal Quality Assurance 1 lessons
  1. 1Learner Questionnaire & Internal Quality Assurance Feedback

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