headteacher support

Educational coaching can be extremely beneficial in a school or college environment for students and teachers alike. Facilitating powerful change in the classroom for both teachers and students can be a key focus for some educational centres that wish to revitalise their teaching style or the attitude of the student body.

Teachers already facilitate their own development through Continuous Professional Development programs and teacher training, however, many teachers find that they benefit greatly from an educational coaching course as it allows them to focus solely on their own goals and what they need to do to improve. The confidence, self- belief and attitude of a teacher can be positively changed by the experience of professional educational coaching. Similarly, students can benefit extremely from this kind of interaction as it provides a new way of focusing on their personal targets while acting as an inspirational tool for overcoming personal challenges.

Dave was a late entrant to the world of education. His route into teaching was unconventional to say the least; with a classical law degree from the University of Exeter and a brief spell in business as an Independent Financial Adviser, it seemed unlikely that becoming a primary school teacher was ‘on the cards’. After a chance visit to a local primary school, the rest, as they say, is history…
Dave is passionate about the education of the whole child and the importance that a ‘values education' plays in shaping well rounded independent learners who are ready and able to meet the demands of the 21st Century head-on with confidence. Dave’s passion and particular area of interest is the power of ‘grit’ or a ‘growth mindset’ and how this can impact on learning.
Dave has never lost his belief in education as a powerful vehicle to promote growth, both for children and young people and also for those working with them. 
Experience and Expertise
Since 2003, his involvement in and commitment to education has seen him hold a variety of roles:

School Improvement Adviser - Babcock International (Local Authority)

Leadership Trainer / Programme Facilitator

Facilitator for The Future Leaders Trust

Facilitator for the Horley Schools Middle Leadership Programmes

Facilitator for the Horley Schools Senior Leadership Programmes

Surrey South Farnham SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teaching Training) Programme

Programme Consultant - Recruitment and Marketing TBC

Support Tutor

Chairperson and Strategic Lead for the Horley Schools Confederation 

Member of the Board of Governors - Reigate Grammar School

3 x Primary Headships:

2-form entry infant school

3-form entry infant school

3-form / 4-form entry junior school

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Leading Mathematics Practitioner for Surrey Local Authority

Throughout this time he has focused on developing his knowledge and understanding of what makes people ‘tick’ and finding creative ways to share this with hard-pressed school staff and leaders. He has a particular interest in helping leaders and leadership teams to gain a greater appreciation of what they do well, and to use this as a basis for planning and supporting further growth.
In his work as a Primary Headteacher, Dave’s style was unique in that he combined two traits which do not usually co-exist. In fact, often they sit at diametrically opposite ends of the leadership spectrum. He combined the rigour required to bring about transformational change with an innate sense of fun and warmth.
Approach
In his role as a coach / school development consultant little has changed; Dave has an outcome focus which is informed by his professional background. His style combines challenge with empathy and support. He is clear-sighted and pragmatic, with a sensitive, intuitive approach. He is methodical, systematic and results orientated, whilst simultaneously forging excellent relationships, which motivate school leaders and excite them about their roles.
Dave is particularly interested in performance coaching and has a proven track record for creating a culture where staff are independent and solution-focused.
This experience, coupled with regular work in primary and secondary schools, keeps his coaching and school improvement work firmly rooted in the real world of education.
In all aspects of his work, Dave engages credibly and personably with a wide spectrum of those involved in education – trainee teachers, class teachers, senior staff, Governors and Headteachers / school principals alike.
In his spare time, Dave enjoys cycling and surfing. He is married with 3 children.
He is based in Surrey, in the Reigate area, near Junction 8 on the M25.

Who are we?
Shine Education and Training is an education and leadership consultancy. 
What services do we offer?
Our focus and passion is on further improving outcomes for children / students, in whatever setting. We do this through the high quality services we offer:

1:1 Coaching

SLT / Group / Team Coaching

Middle Leadership Programmes

Senior Leadership Programmes

Development Programmes for NQT+1s / NQT+2s

Whole School Development Consultancy

INSET Sessions  

Courses & Workshops

Systems Leadership

Bespoke school packages 

Supervision for Head Teachers, Assistant Head Teachers, SENCO’s and those involved in Safe Guarding.

Why do people who work in Education come to supervision?

One Assistant Head from Warwickshire said it gives her
“the chance to reflect holistically on my practice, understand and share the blocks that were /are hampering me being the best me I can be at work - and subsequently out of work - and finding a place to offload my worries with regard to safeguarding and the toll it can take physically and mentally.”