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Instructional Coaching: One-Day Intensive Training

A highly practical, research-informed training day that builds confidence, precision and impact in your coaching practice. Led by Steplab’s expert PD team, this programme develops the core skills needed to run effective coaching cycles, deliver high-quality feedback and support colleagues to improve.
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Instructional Coaching: One-Day Intensive Training
Key details
Suitable for
HeadteachersSenior LeadersPrimary and Secondary TeachersPrimary Headteachers
When
9am - 4pm
22nd April 2026
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Where
Red Kite Learning Trust
Price
£155
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This in-depth one-day instructional coaching programme is designed for new and experienced coaches who want to sharpen their skills, deepen their understanding of effective coaching, and increase the impact of feedback within their school or trust.

Throughout the day, participants explore the research underpinning instructional coaching, observe effective and ineffective coaching models, practise key coaching conversations, and receive tailored feedback to refine their approach. The training blends theory, modelling, rehearsal and expert guidance to ensure every participant leaves with the tools and confidence needed to coach successfully.

Delegates also have the option to continue their learning through Steplab’s Coaching Skills Builder Programme, which provides structured follow-up modules, observation cycles and a live webinar to help embed improvements in practice.

Who is it for?
  • Coaches
  • ECF/ITT mentors or Induction Tutors
  • Staff leading coaching in a phase/department, school or trust
What will I learn?
  • The research base for instructional coaching
  • How to run an effective contracting conversation
  • How to complete effective observations
  • How to lead impactful feedback conversations
How will I learn?
  • In this highly practical training day, you’ll engage with examples (and non-examples) of great coaching feedback; dig into the theory that underpins these coaching moves; script and deliver a cycle of instructional coaching, and receive feedback from peers and experts on how to improve as a coach
  • If you choose to take part in our follow-up Coaching Skills Builder Programme, you'll be supported to complete a series of quick and practical study modules, alongside cycles of observation and feedback, on Steplab. You'll also attend a live webinar to help embed the changes to your coaching practice
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This programme is delivered by Steplab’s team of professional development specialists. Steplab is nationally recognised for their work in instructional coaching, evidence-informed teacher development and school improvement. Their facilitators bring extensive experience as teachers, leaders and coaches, ensuring high-quality training rooted in both research and practice.
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Brilliant and engaging day, full of energy and insights. We left with more confidence in instructional coaching and in our ability to support our colleagues.
J Birch
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