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Coaching Supervision - A Collaborative Learning Practice
Coaching Supervision focuses on the development of the coach’s capacity by offering a richer and broader opportunity for support and development.
Spearheading Integrated Education in Nanjing, China
The Scottish China Church Group has maintained close communication with Ma Xiaobo in Shenyang, who is dedicated to advancing educational inclusion for children with autism and other educational needs.
The PhD Journey So Far
This month I have been bringing together and reflecting on 20 months’ worth of writing as I draw near to a significant milestone on the PhD journey- the Annual Progress Review (APR).
Working with and Coaching Neurodivergent Clients
I have used my coaching skills to support neurodivergent adults to achieve their goals and aspirations, and I draw on my experiences to bring you this workshop.
Lessons from Srebrenica
27 years ago, Serbian forces overran the town of Srebrenica and murdered 8,372 Muslim men and boys. We remember the innocent lives taken in this act of hatred.
Reflections on Culture
As I think about the different cultures across Scotland, Denmark, and The United Arab Emirates, and my own experience with them, I was drawn to a recent research article discussing the development and validation of the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Scale.
‘Coaching’- Through the Eyes of a Client
Coaching creates the space for you to break down issues into bite-size pieces and discover ways to turn them into non-issues. When you look at an issue from a different perspective through coaching, you can discover the bigger picture that can change how you think or deal with any issue.
Working with and Coaching Neurodivergent Clients
I launched ‘Working with and Coaching Neurodivergent Clients’ for Barefoot Coaching Ltd to support neurodivergent adults to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Reimagining broader equity goals for neurodiverse young people transitioning to adulthood - a comparative study
Comparative case studies will enable me to explore how we can bridge the gap and draw out the practices that are working effectively for neurodivergent children.
How can a culture of wellbeing support autistic pupils?
I recently caught up with Karen Nobel from Worth-it Positive Education to discuss how schools and colleges can develop their ethos and culture of wellbeing to be more inclusive for autistic pupils and students.
A Teacher’s Guide to Coaching
Over the last year I have been writing my first book – a teacher’s guide to coaching, inspired by my conversations with other teachers and my research at Stirling University in Scotland.
Symposium on Autism, China
I recently had the opportunity to speak at the 11th Symposium on Autism which took place in Nanjing on the 4th of November 2021. More than 13,000 people attended this online, Symposium on Autism, co-organized by the Amity Foundation and the Nanjing Brain Hospital Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University.
Coaching in Schools
Over the last few months I have been exploring the potential links between the development of coaching practices, coaching cultures and the emergence of ecological agency in schools.
'Let's Talk About...' online symposia June 2020
An evening of insights and discussion chaired by Rachel Lofthouse – Professor of Teacher Education in the Carnegie School of Education. Five ‘hosts’ will each make a short contribution based on a question.