“ It is only through professional reflection that teachers and schools can continue to develop their practice from what is, in the vast majority of cases, an already high base.” Mike Hughes

How coaching is applied at SWCHS Supporting development of classroom practice Providing colleagues with an individualised CPD opportunity that relates to their day-to-day reality and career progression Improving colleagues confidence and wellbeing Supporting colleagues new-to-role to manage the practical and emotional demands of role change

Key points Frequency - It can be one meeting, it can be many more. The average figure is approximately 4-6 meetings in a cycle of coaching Confidential and non-judgemental Meetings generally take place during frees, after school or can be arranged during registration

How coaching skills could be used in a range of contexts and situations: Supporting classroom teachers to develop their skills, for example, facilitating learning, managing behaviour, motivating children or creating a positive classroom environment Supporting classroom teachers to further develop proficiency at managing behaviour Supporting a middle or senior leader to develop their skills for managing difficult conversations with parents or students or when conducting performance management Supporting specialist leaders of education to develop their proficiency at coaching other adults in outreach work

Teaching and Learning Coaches Katie Naylor (Lead T& L Coach –PE) Erica Schwiening (Languages) Pete Wilson (English) Sam Meyrick (Science) Angela Rodda (Drama) Hilary Bradbury (Technology) Helen Dale (Humanities)