3-Tier Coaching Accreditation Programme
Now you know our mission and understand our PURE coaching approach, we’re delighted to share these details on our unique 3-Tier Coaching Accreditation Programme.
The programme has been designed by education professionals, for educational professionals. We know time and money are limited. We know energy and initiatives have to be carefully managed. We know there is often an overwhelming demand for your attention.
We also know people want to work within an organisation which values them as individuals, which gives them a voice, shines a light on their strengths, nurtures their growth and supports them with challenges
Our 3-Tier Coaching Accreditation Programme takes account of all of this. It works with you, your limitations and your aspirations, to create an experience of work which is happy, health and high-performing.
Designed to be low-cost and self-sustaining, this approach has the benefits to your school at its heart. The programme provides a systematic and structured way for leaders to grow as coaches, deepening their understanding and professional competence over time. Our ‘accreditation only’ pricing options encourage participants to bring colleagues through the lower tiers themselves, with the ongoing support of their supervising coach. While other training programmes input-and-go, we stay with you to embed this vital work into the fabric of your school culture. If you’d like a conversation to find out more, please email info@leadershipedge.org.uk
Tier 01
Foundation Stage (one term)
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Start with an informal ‘cup of coffee’ meeting with your coach to get to know each other and discuss your expectations of the programme
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Receive a Skills Pack explaining and exploring the 4 Foundation Coaching Skills
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Engage in 4 x 45minute coaching sessions, bringing your own topic to work through
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Complete the Reflective Portfolio after each session and some review questions once all sessions have been completed
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Participate in an end-point accreditation conversation to share your experiences and articulate your understanding of PURE coaching
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Receive your certificate
Tier 02
Practitioner Coach (two terms)
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Receive a new Skills Pack explaining the 4 Practitioner Coaching Skills and have a 1:1 introduction session with your coaching supervisor
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Start taking two colleagues through the Foundation Stage yourself, reflecting on each session in your Coaching Portfolio
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Engage in 4 x 45minute supervision sessions (half-termly) with your supervisor to receive guidance on how to develop practice, manage any issues, check-in with own self-care and/or benefit from your own coaching session
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Complete the Coaching Portfolio after each session and some review questions once all sessions have been completed
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Participate in an end-point accreditation conversation to share your learnings and articulate what it means to be an effective in-school coach
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Receive your certificate
Tier 03
Lead Coach (three terms)
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Receive your log-in to the Lead Coach Online Portal and have a 1:1 introductory session with your coaching supervisor
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Start taking at least three more colleagues through Foundation and Practitioner Tiers, reflecting on each session in your Coaching Portfolio
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Engage in 6 x 45minute supervision sessions (half-termly) exploring your own practice
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Discuss and reflect on organisational challenges to developing a culture of coaching, maintaining an overview of your school’s progress
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Engage in academic study, exploring our selected extracts from texts and research covering areas such as Neuroscience, Leadership & Team Development; Coaching Thought Leaders; Coaching and Supervision Models.
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After three terms of continuous coaching practice, reflect on your learning from this Tier through the review questions in your Coaching Portfolio
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Participate in an end-point accreditation conversation. This is a professional dialogue about coaching in schools, discussing the organisational benefits, challenges, solutions, and next steps for you and your school in embedding and/or sustaining a coaching culture.
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Receive your certificate