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Coaching & mentoring: what’s are they?

Follow the link to an article on the difference between coaching & mentoring; why you should get one, & how to choose which one.

Thinking errors: coaching helps.

Follow the link to an article on the concept of thinking errors. Looking at what are they & how coaching can help.

The benefits of hiring an external coach.

Follow the link to an article on the benefits of hiring an external coach. This applies to all sectors.

Education needs professional coaches.

Follow the link to an article on why the education system should commission professional qualified coaches.

Pros & cons of mobile phones in schools?

Classroom of young adults

Follow the link to an article on the hot topic of what the pros and cons of mobile phones in schools are.

Effective listening’s role & coaching.

Follow the link to an article on how effective listening skills is part of leadership, coaching and mentoring.

Statutory timelines for EHCP Assessments.

Follow this link to blog on the statutory timelines for EHCP assessments, which includes a short

Your LA is not meeting EHCP timelines

Library

Follow the link to an article on the hot topic of what the pros and cons of mobile phones in schools are.

Effective Listening Skills & leadership.

Woman standing in front of team of workers

Follow the link to an article on how effective listening skills is part of leadership, coaching and mentoring.

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