What is Coaching

What is Coaching

At Full Colour Coaching, we believe that while it’s easy to go through school in black and white, real growth happens when young people begin to see the world in full colour. Coaching is one of the most powerful tools to help students do just that.

Coaching Defined

Introducing coaching into education isn’t just a trend – it’s a transformational shift in how we support young people.

The benefits of coaching:

• Improves mental health and resilience
• Builds emotional intelligence and empathy
• Promotes a growth mindset
• Develops student leadership and peer support
• Empowers teachers to better support pupils
• Strengthens communication, trust & school culture

Why Group Coaching

Our programmes are delivered in small group settings, creating a safe, energising environment for students to:

• Learn collaboratively
• Reflect and listen to one another
• Build social connection and empathy
• Practise coaching conversations

All programmes are:

• Evidence-informed
• Aligned with wellbeing and mental health strategies
• Customisable for your school’s goals and timetables

The Impact We See

• Confidence
  Students face challenges with greater self-belief
• Self-efficacy
  They believe they can create change
• Connection
  Stronger peer relationships across year groups
• Motivation
  Reignited drive and engagement in school

Coaching in Education & Youth Empowerment

Creating thriving schools where every student, teacher, and family is supported to grow

Coaching is more than a conversation – it’s a powerful tool for school transformation. At Full Colour Coaching, we believe coaching should be embedded across the educational journey: from building resilient leaders in the classroom to supporting the mental wellbeing of individual pupils. Coaching creates a culture of trust, collaboration, and emotional intelligence that benefits the whole school community – students, staff, and families alike.

Why Coaching in Schools Matters

Coaching in education significantly enhances the quality of conversations and relationships across schools. Whether through teacher development, student leadership, or parent engagement, coaching empowers every stakeholder to contribute to a more connected, capable, and compassionate community.

For Educators and School Leaders

• Enhanced Leadership Skills
  Coaching enables leaders to foster trust, empower staff, and guide change effectively.
• Professional Growth & Wellbeing
  Coaching supports teachers in managing stress, refining practices, and sustaining motivation.
• Improved Teaching Practice
  Reflective coaching helps teachers adapt and grow, improving student outcomes.

For Students

• Increased Wellbeing
  Students learn tools to manage emotions, build resilience, and reduce stress.
• Leadership & Confidence
  Through peer coaching and leadership training, students gain confidence, empathy, and voice.
• Academic Success
  Coaching boosts focus, self-direction, and goal-setting – key drivers of academic achievement.

For the Whole School Community

• Positive School Culture
  Coaching fosters openness, empathy, and collaboration among staff and students alike.
• Staff Retention
  Teachers feel supported and valued, leading to improved job satisfaction and retention.
• Family Engagement
  Parent workshops extend coaching principles into the home, supporting holistic development.