Coaching

How will I learn how to coach? 

During the training day you will be taught the skills and techniques of basic coaching. We will continue to support you throughout your time at CoachBright, with resources and tips on how to coach!

What subjects can I coach? 

Most of our programmes are Maths, English or Science based. There are some opportunities to focus on more specialized subjects, including Psychology, History, Business, and Physics on our A-level programmes. This is dependent upon availability. 

Each programme is tailored to the individual pupils. So you can work together to decide the topics you’ll focus on!

 

What are the requirements to be a coach? 

We are looking for volunteers who have the potential to deliver high quality sessions  and  can be relatable role models for their pupils. While it is a bonus, we do not expect coaches to have prior experience working with young people. We ask that our coaches meet at least one the following academic requirements:

  • Studying or have studied at degree level (over 18s only)

  • An A*-B grade at A-level (or international equivalent) in your chosen tutoring subject or similar discipline (i.e. A-level history to tutor GCSE English Literature)

  • A 7-9  (A*/A) at GCSE level (or international equivalent) in the chosen tutoring subject.

If you are unsure whether you fit our criteria, drop us an email on team@coachbright.org and a member of the team will contact you.


Volunteering

Can I do one off volunteering? 

We don’t offer one off volunteering. This is because we believe the biggest impact can be made through  consistent coaching over a longer period of time, building relationships, trust, and confidence.

Can I volunteer with my friends? 

Absolutely! Once you are trained you will fill out a programme choices form, where you can preference working with a friend or two! 

What are the CoachBright COVID-19 procedures? 

CoachBright makes sure to closely follow the government’s guidelines on COVID-19. 

Safeguarding 

What is safeguarding? 

According to the NSPCC “Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm”.

“Safeguarding means:

  • protecting children from abuse and maltreatment

  • preventing harm to children’s health or development

  • ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care

  • taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.

Child protection is part of the safeguarding process. It focuses on protecting individual children identified as suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. This includes child protection procedures which detail how to respond to concerns about a child.”

SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS.

We all have a responsibility to recognise signs of harm and abuse and report any safeguarding concerns.

To learn more please go to:

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection

Who is the Designated Safeguarding Lead? 

Each region has a Designated Safeguarding Lead.  If you need to contact your DSL please get in touch with:

  • London & South East: Charlene: 020 3778 2016

  • West Midlands: Elliott: 07469 682650

What should I do if I have a safeguarding concern? 

If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child on one of our programmes, or a child discloses any information to you, call your regional designated safeguarding lead:

  • London & South East: Charlene: 020 3778 2016

  • West Midlands: Elliott: 07469 682650

Please remember it is not your responsibility to diagnose a child's situation. Signs are often indicators of a larger picture for a child. If you have any concerns at all you are doing the right thing by raising it.

I already have a DBS, do I need to apply for another one? 

Yes, please!  

We need all our volunteers to be DBS checked through us. It is a requirement from schools that they see ‘CoachBright’ named on the DBS certificate.