We are all familiar with the saying “You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” So, what do you need to do to make them thirsty enough to want to drink?

The coaching ethos which underpins our programmes, is helping create a culture within schools where teachers and learners are constantly aiming higher – a culture where the expectation is that all individuals continue to develop and grow – student and teacher alike. Moreover, this is not something that individuals feel they have to do, but something they want to do.

This thirst for knowledge has been cultivated at The Pioneer Academy, Bromley, where Executive Head, Lee Mason-Ellis believes that the key to providing successful education is to place a constant emphasis on learning. His strategic approach has been to focus on constant progression both for his pupils and his staff.

“Investment in coaching has been a crucial part of the success achieved by the Pioneer Academy schools,” he says, “Coaching has united staff at all levels, opening up valuable communication channels that improve the quality of teaching and learning. It has opened up a state of mind where learning and progression is key, helping individuals help themselves and maintaining long-term sustainable success.”

The impact has been transformational, creating a culture where all members of staff aim to promote an extraordinary school day to develop each pupil’s independence and creativity.