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Coaching and mentoring

Introduction

Coaching Skills

Course details
Contact corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience ESCC Staff
Subject Coaching and mentoring
Course description Suitable for all staff, this course provides the essential coaching skills to use with colleagues and customers. You will develop an understanding of the core skills and have practise sessions.  If you are a supervisor or line manager, we advise you doing the Coaching for Managers course. 
Training objectives Completion of this course will qualify you to enrol on the ILM Level 3 Fast Track Coaching course to further develop your skills. 
Learning outcomes Course participants will: 
  • consider the role and benefits of coaching in the workplace 
  • understand how coaching can improve performance and support individuals to develop themselves and their careers 
  • learn skills needed to perform effectively as coaches in the workplace 
Additional information
Maximum places 12
Closing date One day ahead of course start date
Cost £160
Number of sessions 1 if at St Mary's House, 2 if delivered via MS Teams
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ESC/23/13 Delivered remotely via MS Teams 15 and 16 March 2023 09:30 : 12:30
ESC/23/139 ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne 24 April 2023 09:30 - 16:30
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An Introduction to Mentoring

Course details
corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience ESCC Staff
Subject Coaching and mentoring
Course description Those who wish to embark on the role to get a clear picture of what this would mean plus some tangible experience to build on in future should they wish to pursue the role. 
Training objectives This programme will provide an introduction to mentoring with clarification of what mentoring is, the role of the mentor and some skills development. 
Learning outcomes
  • to clearly define mentoring and understand the role of a workplace mentor 
  • to understand the role of a workplace mentor, the skills, techniques and responsibilities an effective mentor would require 
  • to get an overview of the mentoring process from contracting, through the delivery phase and closure 
  • to engage in some short practical mentoring exercises to get a flavour of what it is to mentor another 
Additional information
Maximum places 12
Closing date One day ahead of course start date
Cost £80
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ESC/23/41 ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne 23 May  09:30 - 12:30
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ILM Level 3 Award in Coaching Fast Track

Course details
Contact corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience ESCC Staff
Subject Coaching and mentoring
Course description Have you learnt coaching skills through our Coaching Skills or Coaching for Managers courses? Would you like to improve your skills, gain more practice and become a member of the ESCC Coaching Network?  If so the ILM Level 3 Award in Coaching could be for you. This course is designed to give you an in depth knowledge of coaching skills and of the tools you can use in your coaching practice.
Training objectives The Fast Track will involve: ILM induction and introduction to ILM assignments e-learning Module one to one tutorials - minimum 2 hours per head review E-Learning and assignment requirements review final assignment requirements
Learning outcomes Completion of this course will qualify you to become a member of the workplace coaching pool and we will be able to refer potential coaches from across the organisation to you.
Additional information As part of this course you will be required to find a coachee to practice your skills with. Before starting please identify someone that you can either work with yourself, or that you can swap with another person in the group. You will also be required to complete 6 hours of supervised coaching to practically apply the tools and skills.
Maximum places 12
Closing date One week ahead of course start date
Cost £750
Number of sessions 2
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ESC/23/23 ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne 1 and 28 March 2023 09:30 - 16:30
ESC/23/142 ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne 26 June and 11 July 09:30 - 16:30
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For Managers

Coaching for Managers

Course details
Contact corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience ESCC Staff
Subject Coaching and mentoring
Course description This focused programme aims to develop managers' knowledge, skills and confidence to enable them to fully integrate a coaching approach into the daily management of staff and projects in order to operate effectively, promote a culture of empowerment and engagement and to support creativity in a challenging business environment. Delegates should be either managers; supervisors or team leaders who will have the opportunity to put these skills to work in their day to day roles or by coaching other staff with ESCC.
Training objectives Gain a coaching approach - this is increasingly well evidenced across the business community and public sector as an appropriate and successful leadership style, creating a ‘win-win’ effect, where staff are motivated and engaged, and work can be successfully devolved, freeing up valuable management time and resources.
Learning outcomes To define coaching and other similar management approaches to leading individuals and teams To examine when, where and how a coaching style of leadership would be beneficial and identify own management/leadership style in relation to coaching To develop coaching skills and understand coaching models and techniques to use in individual, groups/team coaching situations To gain confidence, through practice, to use coaching skills and thinking in appropriate work situations
Additional information
Maximum places 12
Closing date One week ahead of course start date
Cost £320
Number of sessions 3 if delivered remotely via MS Teams, 2 if at St Mary's House
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ESC/23/140 ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne Day 1    15 May 2023 Day 2    5 June 2023 Both days, 09:30 - 16:30
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Coaching Network Members Only

Coaching Senior Leaders - for coaches who are a member of the coaching network only

Course details
Contact corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience ESCC coaching network only
Subject Coaching and mentoring
Course description How might coaching senior leaders be different from coaching anyone else? What is leader likely to expect from a coach – and what else can you offer which might be helpful?
Training objectives In this session we will consider how you might adapt your coaching style for senior leadership assignments and what else you need to consider – from how you contract effectively to the role of challenge, feedback and wellbeing.
Learning outcomes Continued development of your coaching skills
Additional information Please be aware there will be a £50.00 charge for failure to attend without notice of cancellation.
Maximum places 40
Closing date One day ahead of course start date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
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Coaching Strong Emotions - for coaches who are a member of the coaching network only

Course details
Contact corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience ESCC Coaching Network Only
Subject Coaching and mentoring
Course description Anger, frustration, excitement, tears… People often display powerful emotions during a coaching session. This can be challenging for the coach: What is the most helpful way to respond? And what does their emotion trigger in me - a fear of straying into difficult territory or the desire to rescue?
Training objectives In this webinar we will explore the important role of emotions in coaching as well as our own personal response to displays of powerful feelings
Learning outcomes Continued development of your coaching skills
Additional information Please be aware there will be a £50.00 charge for failure to attend without notice of cancellation.
Maximum places 40
Closing date One day ahead of the start date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
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An Introduction to Group and Team Coaching - for coaches who are a member of the coaching network only

Course details
Contact corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience ESCC coaching network only
Subject Coaching and mentoring
Course description Coaching teams and groups take a wide set of skills and abilities. But with confidence and care, your core coaching competencies can help you support people who work together to explore their challenges and opportunities and develop their ability to work effectively together.
Training objectives In this session we will explore the difference between group and team coaching and consider some of the ways to work in either mode.
Learning outcomes Continued development of your coaching skills
Additional information Please be aware there will be a £50.00 charge for failure to attend without notice of cancellation.
Maximum places 40
Closing date One day ahead of course start date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
Go to booking form

To cancel a course booking, please use the Learning Portal - cancellation form.