At a glance
Learning objectives:
- Develop ICF Level 1 accredited coaching skills for education settings
- Build confidence leading coaching conversations with staff and peers
- Apply ethical, professional coaching practice in schools and education organizations
- Strengthen listening, questioning and reflective leadership capability
- Support wellbeing, performance and professional growth in education teams
Who it’s for:
- School leaders, senior leadership teams and middle leaders
- Teachers, educators and education professionals moving into leadership
- Existing coaches or coaching students working in education
- Individuals seeking ICF Level 1 accredited coach training in education contexts
Coaching is becoming essential in education leadership. Leaders who coach well build trust, develop others and strengthen cultures of learning. This programme equips education leaders and aspiring coaches with accredited coaching skills that support people, performance and wellbeing across education settings.
Programme Overview
The Education Leadership Coach programme is an ICF Level 1 accredited coach training designed for education professionals. Through experiential learning, practice coaching and reflective development, participants build core coaching capability and ethical confidence. The programme supports leaders to coach staff effectively, embed a coaching culture and strengthen leadership impact in schools, trusts and education organizations.
Coaching Skills
Build core coaching capability aligned to ICF standards, with practical tools for education leadership conversations.
Practical Practice
Build core coaching capability aligned to ICF standards, with practical tools for education leadership conversations.
Professional Pathway
Achieve ICF Level 1 accreditation while strengthening leadership presence and coaching credibility in education.
Our programme is fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Our programme is fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) at Level 1, ensuring professional standards, ethical practice and global recognition. This programme meets the education and mentoring requirements for ICF credential pathways.
We Offer Flexibility
With small class sizes, personal tutor support, observed coaching, and mentoring built-in, quality is at the heart of everything we do.
Leader as Coach / Ignite
Live facilitated workshops
Supervised coaching practice
Mentor coaching sessions
Self-directed learning
Assessment and feedback
Progress toward ICF Level 1 coaching accreditation.
Got a question?
We also have lots of FAQs that might help you answer your questions on this programme.
Key Outcomes
ICF Level 1 accredited coach training completed
Confident coaching conversations in education settings
Stronger leadership presence and influence
Improved staff development and wellbeing
Ethical, professional coaching practice
Clear pathway toward ICF credentials
FAQs
Yes. It’s designed specifically for education professionals, including school leaders, teachers, and those supporting staff development.
Yes. It is the same ICF Level 1 accredited training, but has been specifically adjusted to make it perfectly aligned for education leadership environments.
Yes. The programme meets ICF Level 1 accreditation requirements and supports progression toward ICF credentials.
Yes. The programme can be delivered in-person, online or as a cohort for schools, MATs and education organizations.
Yes. The programme works well for organisations building internal coaching capability or leadership coaching cultures.
Head of Coaching – Lesley.Mourant@beinspirational.com, or
Client Service Manager – Ellie.Couchman@beinspirational.com
Available Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 (UK) Phone: +44 (0)20 7798 2848
