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Coaching approaches for supporting students, 18 May 2026 [online]
18 May 2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
This workshop, offered by UCL Arena, is designed for staff who support students and are interested in using coaching techniques to enhance their interactions. Set in a supportive and reflective environment, the session encourages participants to consider their roles and explore how a coaching approach can empower students to take greater responsibility for their learning.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- UCL staff
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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UCL Arena Centre+44 20 7907 4625
Location
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This event will take place online.Details and registration will be sent to you.______United Kingdom
Monday 18 May 2026, 10:00 - 12:00 [online]
You will be introduced to practical strategies that help students identify their goals, make informed decisions, and develop greater confidence and independence. You will have the opportunity to try out some of these techniques yourself, so you can better understand the process from both the student and staff perspective. The session also provides space to consider how to create a safe and constructive environment that fosters meaningful, student-led conversations. Coaching can increase motivation, engagement, and clarity, while also making your conversations with students more focused, purposeful and rewarding.
No prior coaching experience is required, just an interest in exploring new ways to support students more effectively.
In this workshop you will:
- Be introduced to the principles of coaching and how they differ from other support approaches
- Develop your confidence in using core coaching skills, such as active listening and asking powerful questions
- Explore how the GROW model can support students in clarifying their goals and taking ownership of their development
- Reflect on your approach to supporting students and consider how coaching techniques could enhance your practice
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles of coaching and distinguish them from mentoring and counselling
- Demonstrate core coaching skills, including active listening and the use of powerful, open-ended questions, to facilitate student-led conversations
- Apply the GROW model to guide goal-setting discussions with students
- Critically reflect on current student support approaches and identify opportunities to integrate coaching techniques
Who should attend
Any UCL staff who support students.
Request an adjustment
What adjustments related to disability/neurodiversity would enable us to improve our interaction with you? Email us here to let us know about any adjustments related to this workshop (this link should open a pre-populated email in Outlook which you can add your answers to before sending it to us, if not please contact r.haughton@ucl.ac.uk)