How Fire + Feather Coaching Supports Head Teachers

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Ofsted Judgement Area	What Ofsted Looks For	How Fire & Feather Coaching Helps
Quality of Education	Pupils make good progress, are motivated, and can think deeply.	Coaching builds critical thinking, reflection, and goal-setting skills. Pupils become active learners who take ownership of progress.
Behaviour & Attitudes	Pupils are respectful, engaged, resilient, and attend well.	Coaching strengthens self-regulation and emotional intelligence, reducing disruptive behaviour and exclusions. Pupils learn how to stay motivated and manage setbacks.
Personal Development	Schools develop pupils’ confidence, character, resilience, and preparation for adult life.	Coaching directly nurtures confidence, agency, resilience, and future readiness. Pupils explore values and purpose, preparing them for life beyond school.
Leadership & Management	Leaders create a positive culture, protect staff wellbeing, and develop pupils holistically.	Coaching provides tools for staff wellbeing, reflective practice, and culture change. Leaders can evidence sustainable approaches to staff and pupil growth.
Safeguarding & Wellbeing	Schools create safe environments, detect concerns early, and support mental health.	Coaching offers a safe, structured space for pupils to talk openly. Builds wellbeing, supports vulnerable pupils, and provides early insights into challenges.

Why this matters to Head Teachers 

• Attendance & Exclusions: Coaching helps reduce absenteeism and exclusions through better self-management and motivation.
• Disadvantaged & SEND Support: Coaching gives every child a voice, helping to narrow the gap in outcomes.
• Post-Covid Priorities: Addresses resilience, confidence, and wellbeing — areas Ofsted now probes more deeply.
• Staff Retention & Wellbeing: By supporting teachers, coaching indirectly boosts teaching quality and morale.

School Partnership Checklist

Helping young people build confidence, resilience, and purpose through self-understanding — safely, professionally, and in line with Ofsted priorities.

✅ What We Provide

1. Safeguarding & Safety

• Enhanced DBS checked Coach 
• Safeguarding Policy aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
• Safeguarding training (CPD certified)
• Clear child protection escalation procedures

2. Professional Standards

• Association for Coaching (AC) Member
• Regular coaching supervision to ensure best practice
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and reflective practice
• Professional, age-appropriate coaching frameworks

3. Insurance & Compliance

• Public Liability Insurance
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• GDPR-compliant Data Protection Policy
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

4. Evidence of Impact

• Pre/post confidence & wellbeing measures
• Testimonials from young people & teachers
• Alignment with Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework:
  • Personal Development: building resilience, confidence, and positive relationships
  • Behaviour & Attitudes: fostering motivation, responsibility, and self-regulation
  • Leadership & Management: supporting staff wellbeing by providing trusted external coaching

5. Practical & Flexible Delivery

• Small Group or one-to-one coaching (online and in-school by arrangement)
• Programmes designed for 10–18+ year olds, and parents
• Transparent pricing and packages (no hidden costs)
• Flexible scheduling to fit around school timetables

🎯 Our Mission

To give young people and their families the tools, space, and support to thrive — so they can step into their future with confidence, resilience, and purpose.