Why head teachers deserve regular coaching
New head teachers find themselves at an exciting moment in their careers. In some ways it feels like the pinnacle of many years of hard work. In other ways it feels like the start of something new, fresh, challenging and rewarding. Ask any prospective head at interview: “do you feel ready to take on the […]
How school leaders use coaching
Head teachers and other school leaders are increasingly turning to coaching as a favoured approach for professional and personal development. This hasn’t been an overnight change – things often aren’t like that in schools! It has gradually emerged over the last 15 years or so. A recent survey by one of the head teacher unions […]
Personal development in schools
Our schools are learning environments for all – not just for students. A typical school year will see students in class for over 1100 hours. By contrast, teachers are expected to focus on their own learning for between 20 and 30 hours a year – roughly half an hour a week. The contrast between these […]
Coaching in the education sector – an opportunity for empowerment, development and innovation
The education sector has had a long history with coaching, with high levels of enthusiasm, engagement and interest, both in the classroom and in leadership. Leaders are seeing the benefits of having a coach to enable them to genuinely lead themselves and others effectively, learning to be a coach to enhance their leadership style, and […]
