TransformED NI
Teacher Professional Learning Fund
With the Department of Education’s new Teacher Professional Learning Fund now in place, schools across Northern Ireland have a unique opportunity to invest in high-impact professional learning over the next three years.
I’m proud to represent three world-class organisations—Growth Coaching International, The Instructional Coaching Group, and Tracey Ezard each offering a rich array of evidence-informed, practical, and inspiring professional learning experiences for teachers and school leaders.
Explore the links below to browse the wide range of courses and programs available from these organisations. If something catches your eye, get in touch to discuss how we can bring a cohort together and make it happen in your school or cluster. Let’s make the most of this investment in professional growth.
The Instructional Coaching Group and
Growth Coaching International
Over the past few years I have had the privilege of working as a Senior Consultant with GCI. Growth Coaching International (GCI) and the Instructional Coaching Group (ICG), are now one global, values-driven coaching and leadership development organisation. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of conversations in education communities – conversations that keep kids first! Through our suite of high-quality training, coaching and consultancy services we aim to make an unmistakably positive difference in the education communities we serve.
To find out more about the courses we can offer Schools in NI, click on the button below.
Peer Coaching
✨ Celebrating a milestone for NI schools ✨
The first 2-day Peer Coaching course is now complete and the feedback has been nothing short of sensational.
Nine teachers across four schools came together to:
✅ Develop their coaching skills
✅ Explore the Impact Cycle as a tool to bring shape and rigour to professional conversations
✅ Experience the power of video as a way to grow, reflect and improve teaching practice
Here’s what participants had to say:
💬 “Peer coaching is about having intentional conversations with a peer in a safe environment to improve the quality of the learning in your classroom.”
💬 “There are so many benefits from having discussions with a trusted peer and feeling listened to and heard whilst being given the time and space to grow and improve as a teacher.”
💬 “The power of video isn’t something that should be feared when used properly.”
💬 “This is a course every school should participate in.”
School's represented:
Ballysally PS
The Irish Society's PS&NU Coleraine
St Paul's PS Belfast
Dromore Central PS
This course was jointly developed by Growth Coaching International and the Instructional Coaching Group bringing global expertise in coaching to schools here in Northern Ireland. It is the perfect starting point for school leaders wanting to make effective use of their TPL funding as they embrace the #TransformED strategy.
The excitement is growing and this is only the beginning. 🚀
👉 If you’d like your school to be part of a future cohort, please get in touch.
I’d love to talk about how peer coaching could support teacher professional development in your context. rreid@growthcoachinguk.com
Tracey Ezard
Tracey’s unique approach sees schools and organisations evolve into vibrant hubs of growth, where Ferocious Warmth and Professional Learning Cultures fuse seamlessly, echoing the symphony of high-quality results and authentic relationships. Using the frameworks explored in her books Ferocious Warmth, The Buzz and Glue, Tracey becomes your partner in transformation, helping you create change that lasts.
Over the past few years I’ve hosted Tracey on my Head Room podcast (twice) and I’m excited to collaborate with her in my on-going work with school teams here in N.I.