This month I have been bringing together and reflecting on 20 months’ worth of writing as I draw near to a significant milestone on the PhD journey- the Annual Progress Review (APR).

I have used my coaching skills to support neurodivergent adults to achieve their goals and aspirations, and I draw on my experiences to bring you this workshop.

27 years ago, Serbian forces overran the town of Srebrenica and murdered 8,372 Muslim men and boys. We remember the innocent lives taken in this act of hatred.

As I think about the different cultures across Scotland, Denmark, and The United Arab Emirates, and my own experience with them, I was drawn to a recent research article discussing the development and validation of the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Scale.

Coaching creates the space for you to break down issues into bite-size pieces and discover ways to turn them into non-issues. When you look at an issue from a different perspective through coaching, you can discover the bigger picture that can change how you think or deal with any issue.

I launched ‘Working with and Coaching Neurodivergent Clients’ for Barefoot Coaching Ltd to support neurodivergent adults to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Comparative case studies will enable me to explore how we can bridge the gap and draw out the practices that are working effectively for neurodivergent children.

Over the last few months I have been exploring the potential links between the development of coaching practices, coaching cultures and the emergence of ecological agency in schools.

An evening of insights and discussion chaired by Rachel Lofthouse – Professor of Teacher Education in the Carnegie School of Education. Five ‘hosts’ will each make a short contribution based on a question.

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year!

The process of transition within school is well-documented, however, the transition from school into tertiary education appears to be significantly under-researched, especially when students have learning differences such as dyslexia and autism.

This year the European Prison Education Association celebrated their 25th Anniversary at the biannual conference in Dublin from 12-16th June. Leargas, the Irish Erasmus+ National Agency, funded 30 delegates from many different European countries so that they could attend the event.

As a Teacher, School Leader and a Coach I have been reflecting on the impact coaching has had on my career.

Know your worth. Find your voice. Spread your wings - three sentences written into the inside cover of Viviane Robinsons latest book recently given to me by my course facilitator. With the spotlight on the impact on the learner – the relevance of this particular book was evident to each and every leader in the room.

Developing and maintaining strong partnerships can improve outcomes for services and their community. The Scottish Churches China Group (SCCG) are an ecumenical group of representative from the main Christian churches and fellowships in Scotland, working in close partnership with the China Forum of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Families teach us a lot about ourselves. I recently attended a train the trainer course for 'Coaching Skills for Parents' with Barefoot Coaching along with Executive Coach, Sorrel Roberts. Sorrel recently published this piece about the experience which I would like to share in this blog.

There are a number of different coaching resources out there and it can be a bit daunting knowing where to start if you are considering purchasing resources for your school.

Research shows that coaching in Education has a positive impact on learning outcomes. Throughout my teaching career I have been grateful for the opportunities to learn from colleagues and visit schools around the world.