Pedagogical Coaching Training

A powerful way to improve teaching and learning across a school or trust. We work with you to develop an internal team of pedagogical coaches who are welcomed into classrooms to help colleagues review and improve practice. 

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“I noticed improvement in communication with colleagues in my department after just the first session, I would definitely recommend this training.

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Otherwise known as Instructional Coaching, the TDT approach balances the need for rigour with the need to build confidence and ownership of learning.

Develop a coaching culture within your school

Participants will be supported to create a vision for coaching in their setting and will be prepared to implement this with supporting tools and resources.

  • Cultivate a Pedagogical Coaching (sometimes known as Instructional Coaching) culture in your school based on leading research and best international practice
  • Prepare mentors for the implementation of the Early Career Framework
  • Improve outcomes for pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, through effective teacher development
  • Provide opportunities for experienced practitioners to share their expertise, supporting the development of others and themselves

 

Who should apply?

The Pedagogical Coaching programme nurtures expertise in existing and aspiring mentors, middle leaders, or lead practitioners in schools with recognised expertise in teaching and learning.

Previous participants include: Subject and Phase Leads, Literacy and Numeracy Leads, Upper Pay Scale Staff, Assistant Headteachers, Lead Practitioners and Mentors. 

What is involved?

In groups of 8-12 per school, participants will:

  • Engage in 3 live online training sessions 
  • Explore and adapt resources to suit your context
  • Complete gap tasks and guided reflective activities
  • Receive coaching support for CPD Lead to prepare for implementation
  • Access online learning platforms and modules
  • Receive email and telephone coaching for participants and CPD Lead

Participants will be supported to create a vision for coaching in their setting and will be prepared to implement this with supporting tools and resources. CPD Leads will be supported to ensure Pedagogical Coaching is implemented to have maximum impact.

What does the programme cover?

  • Overview of principles of Pedagogical Coaching and its place in the wider context of professional development
  • Skills required for Pedagogical Coaching
  • Tools and resources to implement a Pedagogical Coaching approach
  • Structuring and implementing a Pedagogical Coaching approach
  • Evaluating the impact of Pedagogical Coaching.

Enquire about starting your Pedagogical Coaching Programme here

How much does it cost?

Schools participating in an Expert Schools Programme qualify for the Members Rate below.  

Member Non-member
Ped Coaching (Primary) £3000 £3500
Ped Coaching (Secondary) £4000 £4500

 

Key Information: A Quick Guide

Course Length
Over two terms
Study
A blend of online study, live online training sessions, guided reflective activities, ongoing coaching for participants and ongoing online supervision support
Key Dates
Training can start at a time that suits your setting
Workshop 1
Live Online Training (3 hrs)
Workshop 2
Live Online Training (3hrs)
Workshop 3
Live Online Training (3hrs)
Throughout the course
Ongoing guidance, email support, practise and reflection in between workshops

What teachers and school leaders say:

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“Working with a pedagogical coach has given me the support and confidence to try new things to help my pupils. Being able to have honest conversations, in a non-judgemental environment has really helped improved the effectiveness of my teaching.”

Primary School Teacher, Ipswich

“The tone, pitch, tasks, quality of the content and delivery were spot on. We all found it incredibly useful and inspiring.”

Secondary School Assistant, Headteacher, Cheltenham