Coaching for Leaders

A learning and development opportunity for current coaches or leaders who coach in school or who use coaching techniques.

Overview

This practical workshop is designed to strengthen the confidence and skills of leaders and coaches in their coaching practice. Through guided reflection, real-world scenarios and live practice, you'll deepen your understanding of effective coaching approaches and receive constructive feedback to develop your coaching style.

We will explore a range of coaching tools and models, considering how coaching can support staff development, strengthen teams and help navigate challenging conversations. Drawing on current research and best practice, the session will also explore how effective coaching can enhance individual and team performance.

What We'll Cover

• Reflecting on successes and challenges in coaching
• Effective questioning and 'clean language' techniques
• Practical coaching models to support deeper thinking and learning
• Live coaching practice with constructive feedback
• Identifying next steps and creating a personal development plan

Benefits for You

• Build confidence and develop your coaching skills
• Gain practical tools to support and empower colleagues
• Learn techniques to challenge thinking and unlock potential
• Develop greater confidence in navigating challenging conversations

Benefits for Your Organisation

• Improved staff development and performance through effective coaching
• Practical approaches that can be embedded into everyday practice
• Greater consistency and impact of coaching across teams
• A stronger culture of reflection, collaboration and professional growth

Target Audience

School leaders, middle leaders, mentors and colleagues with coaching responsibilities who are looking to develop their existing coaching practice.

Programme Lead

Leonie Hurrell is an Educational enthusiast. At 24 Leonie became the youngest Deputy Headteacher in Dorset and went on to be a Headteacher for 8 years, before becoming an ILM Certified Leadership Coach. Leonie is passionate about learning and people development. Founder of The Thinking Academy, a company that provides coaching and ILM approved training solutions for schools.

Cost

£100 per person for SWIFT member schools | £150 for non-members.

Please note: The course is limited to 18 delegates so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please note: Payment is by INVOICE ONLY. Please select invoice as the payment method at check out.

You will receive a confirmation of booking from Eventbrite. All further correspondence will come from Robin.Scott@sw-ift.org.uk; please ensure you check your junk mail box and approve the email to ensure you receive important event details.

If you are unable to attend on the day, or are sending someone else in your place, please let us know. Please be aware that failure to cancel your space can incur your school a cost. Full Terms and Conditions are available HERE.

SWIFT Partner providing course (including invoicing) is Exeter Consortium Schools’ Alliance (invoiced by Exeter Consortium)

Non-chargeable Courses (Sessions that are part of the ‘no additional charge’ elements of the SWIFT membership)

• If the place you are cancelling is for a ‘no additional charge’ event under the SWIFT Offer to Schools, you may withdraw, without penalty, provided a minimum notice of 24 hours before the start time of the event is given.
• If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, for each date of a course for which there is no additional charge, then the following charges will apply per applicant: £25.00

Should a training course recruit insufficient numbers to make it viable, we reserve the right to cancel the course, without penalty, giving a minimum notice of 24 hours.