This episode looks at coaching and mentoring as part of effective CPD practice in schools.

Our experts define coaching and mentoring, how one differs from the other, and how coaching and mentoring practices in schools have changed over the years, including different models and how to measure impact.

We discuss the essentials that need to be in place in order to make coaching and mentoring effective, including managing expectations, questioning skills, listening skills, switching between coaching and mentoring, and accountability.

We also discuss the challenges: What doesn't work well and why? What lessons have we learned?