In this section you will find professional learning resources created by Education Scotland, in collaboration with educators. These planned coaching workshops are for anyone leading professional learning with colleagues in their school or setting and have been informed by the national model of professional learning.

All resources

• are downloadable and can be tailored to suit your needs
• include suggested facilitation guides and timings
• are planned with a range of activities to increase knowledge, skills, and confidence
• mapped to the relevant Professional Standards

These resources mirror the corresponding self-directed professional learning activity.

1. Introduction to Coaching in Education (PPT)

This planned workshop can be used by those leading professional learning to introduce the practice of coaching in education and will support reflections on the potential impact of coaching in schools and settings.

2. Coaching Skills: Building the Coaching Relationship (PPT)

This planned workshop can be used by those leading professional learning to explore with participants how to build effective and supportive coaching relationships through developing key coaching skills such as contracting, listening, and questioning.

3. Coaching Models and Tool (PPT)

This planned workshop can be used by those leading professional learning to explore coaching tools and techniques with participants.

We hope that these resources reduce planning and preparation time, allowing leaders to focus on facilitating impactful professional learning experiences.