Coaching In Education Resource Hub

Welcome to our Coaching in Education resource hub—a space dedicated to empowering educators, leaders, and learners across schools, further education, and beyond through the transformative power of coaching. Here, you will find practical tools, thought-provoking insights, and proven strategies to integrate coaching practices into educational settings. Whether you are a teacher looking to enhance classroom dynamics, a leader aiming to build a coaching culture in your school, or a student seeking self-directed growth, our resources are designed to inspire, guide, and support you at every step. Together, let's unlock potential, foster collaboration, and create thriving educational communities.

Coaching in Education resource hub—a space dedicated to empowering educators, leaders, and learners across schools, further education, and beyond through the transformative power of coaching.

CollectivED: The Centre For Coaching, Mentoring & Professional Learning

CollectivED: The Centre for Mentoring, Coaching, and Professional Learning is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base on coaching, mentoring, and collaborative professional development through innovative research and the creation of new approaches to active knowledge exchange. The Working Paper Series emphasizes the importance of collaboration and professional dialogue, highlighting their value not only for individuals but also for the institutions they serve and, ultimately, for the pupils and students they support.

Growth Coaching International

Growth Coaching International (GCI) is a global organisation specialising in professional development through coaching, consultancy, and training for educators, leaders, and students. Founded in 2002 by Mandy O’Bree, who developed the GROWTH model, GCI began with a focus on integrating coaching into professional learning. After expanding internationally, particularly through collaboration with Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh in 2012, GCI strengthened its commitment to being research-informed and practitioner-focused. Today, with a network of over 70 professionals across four continents, GCI continues to empower educational communities through high-quality, practical coaching programs that exemplify the “coaching way of being.”

Instructional Coaching Group

Led by Jim Knight and grounded in 25 years of research and expertise, The Instructional Coaching Group’s certified consultants support educators in developing the skills and strategies to create a meaningful, positive impact on students’ lives. Through workshops, institutes, and consulting services, we empower individuals and organisations to learn and apply these proven practices effectively.

International Coaching Federation (ICF)

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organisation for coaches and coaching. ICF is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.

The Head Room Podcast

The Head Room Podcast, hosted by Richard Reid Coaching, features insightful conversations for education leaders. Richard Reid, an educator since 2000 and former principal for 12 years in Northern Ireland, brings his passion for leadership and coaching to the forefront. After qualifying as a coach in 2021, he launched Richard Reid Coaching, offering coaching, training, and workshops to individuals, teams, and organisations worldwide.

Worth-it: Positive Mental Health & Wellbeing Support for Schools & Settings

Worth-it Positive Education is a Community Interest Company supporting schools, settings and organisations internationally to improve children and young people's wellbeing and provide early intervention that helps prevent the onset of mental health problems. They provide consultancy and programmes that promote wellbeing in schools and settings.

CFBT Education Trust

This guidance report is designed to offer information and support for teachers and school leaders. It is based on a two-year research project, conducted by Newcastle University and funded by CfBT Education Trust and the National College. The full findings of the research project are available in the report ‘Improving coaching: Evolution not revolution’, published by CfBT.

Know You More

A digital coaching platform providing coaching, strategic consultancy and leadership development. Their coaching philosophy is centred on flexibility and personalised development. Know You More coaches use a variety of techniques and tools to fit the specific needs of each coachee. This enables KYM to create richer learning experiences connected by a broader framework that aligns with an organisations overall strategy.

Barefoot Coaching

In 2025, Barefoot Coaching started spotlighting the key theories and models that shape its ICF-accredited programmes. Drawing on psychology, adult learning, and therapeutic approaches, these weekly insights will explore how timeless ideas can be applied in modern coaching. The series offers practical tools and inspiration for coaches and the coaching-curious alike.

International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education

The International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education publishes cutting edge research, theoretical accounts and emerging issues of mentoring and coaching in educational contexts, including schools, colleges and universities. The journal provides global insights and critical accounts of how mentoring and coaching are evolving on a global platform evidencing their situated nature and generic characteristics.

Coaching Hub: National Institute for Excellence in Teaching

Coaches provide support for teachers and students by providing individualised feedback to educators on instructional practices. NIET has a suite of free resources geared toward coaches, including tools aligned to the NIET Teaching and Learning Standards, as well as templates to utilise during observations and walkthroughs.

Coaching Done Well Podcast

Join Jim Thompson and Shane Leaning as they talk all things teacher development and coaching in education. With some of the biggest names in coaching education as guests, their chatty show gives you everything you need to improve your coaching practice.