Deliberately Developmental Schools (DDS) are educational flames, passionately igniting personal and collective growth. Developmental coaching serves as a fiery catalyst for educators and students, fostering self-discovery and shared commitment to progress. DDS break down traditional hierarchies, promoting a community where everyone leads and learns. Open feedback fuels creativity, and failure is seen as an opportunity. DDS not only enhance teaching and academic outcomes but also ignite teacher retention and innovation. They celebrate continuous growth and adaptation, preparing students for an ever-evolving world, grounded in the science of human development.

Emotions are an intrinsic part of the human experience, and their impact on leadership and team dynamics cannot be overstated. The way we manage our emotional intelligence as leaders has a significant impact on our team and the wider organisation. Often there is a misunderstanding between feelings and emotions. How in tune are you with your emotional awareness and regulation?

In the ever-evolving landscape within, and more prominently beyond, education, the pursuit of self development isn't merely a choice; it's a professional imperative. As educators and educational leaders, the impact we have on the lives of our students goes beyond textbooks and lesson plans. In a world of rapid change, we must keep speed with our own capacity to adapt, maintain connection with others, and ensure the sophistication of our thinking and quality of decisions integrate many more insights into our collective evolution.

With multiple approaches to coaching each with a slightly different nuance which makes it difficult to sift through the different coaching options on offer and find the best fit for you. Here we compare some of the most popular approaches to empower you to make more informed choices about the coaching you have.

Coaching is fast and furiously becoming a powerful tool within leadership development, particularly within education where waves of change are creating greater complexity. In this blog we explore how coaching supports educational leaders to transform their organisations.

The development of leaders and learners is complicated however there are patterns across both which are important to recognise.