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With ADR conversations coming into full swing over the next few weeks, would you like to learn how to coach others in a way that brings out the best in the people around you, helping to empower others and improve professional performance? The University is committed to growing a coaching culture for the future, and the Organisational Development team are keen to support staff interested in coaching.

Coaching involves leading in a non-directive manner, helping individuals learn through deep listening and reflective, open-ended questions, rather than providing instructions, advice, or suggestions. Effective coaching is future-focused, unleashes potential, and enables transition, transformation, and change for business improvement.

If you are interested in learning more, KnowledgeBrief hold regular briefing sessions, on their Level 5 Coaching Professional apprenticeship scheme. You can register for one of their upcoming sessions below:

• 7 August 2024 11:00 until 12:00 Register by Zoom
• 27 August 2024 11:00 until 12:00 Register by Zoom.
• 11 September 2024 11:00 until 12:00 Register by Zoom

Join the Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship Programme.

Programme Overview:

The Coaching Professional Apprenticeship Programme is a 12–15-month initiative designed for University of Sussex staff aspiring to develop and enhance existing coaching skills and achieve a qualification that leads to professional accreditation.

The programme focuses on developing coaching capabilities and covers key themes and modules, including:

• Who you are and what is coaching?
• Developing practical coaching skills
• Becoming an expert coach
• Developing client capability

The programme is funded through the Apprenticeship Levy so there is no financial cost to the individual or their department and the training combines live workshops with self-paced learning. Participants will gain practical experience by coaching volunteer coachees and engaging in peer coaching with observed feedback.

Successful completion leads to nationally recognised qualifications, a Higher Apprenticeship Certificate and the Level 5 CMI Coaching Qualification.

Professional Recognition:

The programme also aligns with professional recognition from:

• European Mentoring and Coaching Council for Accredited Coaching Practitioner.
• The Association for Coaching for Accredited Coach.
• The International Coach Federation for Associate Certified Coach.

Eligibility and Commitment:

The programme is open to academic, professional services, and technical staff who have completed their probationary period and are on a contract that covers the duration of the programme. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria as stated on the Staff Apprenticeship Webpage.

• Requires a minimum commitment of 6 hours per week
• Line manager approval and support is essential
• Participants must consider how they will apply their learning in their work environment to demonstrate the impact of their coaching skills
• Must commit to coaching colleagues on completion of the programme.

Additional Support

• Internal support will be available from previous coaching apprentices and/or qualified coaches
• Support from other peers via the Apprenticeship Coaching Teams Channel, a safe space to chat, share resources and news
• KnowledgeBrief can provide coachees if you are unable to source your own. Months 1 to 2 of the apprenticeship will be theory-based. You will then coach 3 individuals for a minimum of 30 hours from month 3 to month 12 of the apprenticeship.

Applications for the October cohort are open until Friday 13 September and will be processed on a first come first served basis. There are 10 places available.

See Eleanor Cartwright and Joanna Dales recent apprenticeship experiences for more inspiration!