The Intensive Instructional Coaching Institute with Jim Knight

The Intensive Instructional Coaching Institute, delivered in association with The Bridge, is a transformational four-day residential experience designed to help schools and colleges build coaching programmes that genuinely improve teaching and learning.

Rooted in more than two decades of research by Jim Knight and the Instructional Coaching Group, this foundational course equips participants with the beliefs, skills and strategic knowledge required to become effective coaching partners. It is grounded in all Seven Success Factors for building and sustaining a strong instructional coaching culture – ensuring that what you implement is coherent, sustainable and impactful.

Across four immersive days, you will work directly with Jim in an interactive and highly practical environment. Together, you will explore the Partnership Principles that underpin trust and equality in coaching relationships, and develop the conversational expertise that drives meaningful professional growth. You will gain deep insight into the Impact Cycle and the Instructional Playbook, providing a clear and repeatable framework for coaching that leads to real change in classroom practice.

The programme also explores how to use data intelligently and ethically through Data Rules, and how to evaluate instructional coaching so that impact can be demonstrated with clarity and credibility. Alongside this, you will examine high-impact teaching strategies – not just what great teaching looks like, but how coaching can support colleagues to implement it effectively and sustainably.

This is not passive CPD. It is immersive, reflective and practical. You will leave with a clear roadmap and the confidence to embed coaching at the heart of your school or college.

About Jim Knight and the Instructional Coaching Group

Jim is globally recognised as one of the world’s leading authorities on instructional coaching. A former teacher and researcher, Jim has dedicated his career to understanding how professional learning can meaningfully improve teaching and student outcomes. His work is grounded in rigorous research and shaped by extensive experience working with schools and colleges internationally.

The Instructional Coaching Group partners with schools, colleges and education systems across the globe to develop coaching cultures that are sustainable, strategic and measurable. Their approach combines evidence, clarity and humanity – ensuring that coaching is built on partnership rather than prescription.

This institute offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from Jim.

What resources and tools will we get?

As part of the institute, each participant receives a comprehensive guide along with a full suite of essential texts by Jim Knight, including:

• The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching
• Better Conversations
• The Impact Cycle
• The Instructional Playbook
• High-Impact Instruction
• Data Rules
• Evaluating Instructional Coaching
• The Instructional Coaching Toolkit.

These are not simply reading materials; they are practical working tools that will underpin your coaching practice long after the residential concludes.

Who should join?

This institute is ideal for colleagues across schools and colleges, including:

• Practitioners and teachers
• Middle managers
• Professional development leads
• Senior leaders
• New and experienced instructional coaches

If you are serious about strengthening professional learning and embedding a coaching culture that improves outcomes for pupils and students, this is an opportunity not to miss.

Cost and venue

The programme takes place at the beautiful De Vere Latimer Estate, an inspiring setting that allows you to step away from daily pressures and fully immerse yourself in professional learning.

The cost is £1,250 per person, which includes four days of expert-led training, overnight accommodation with bed and breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout, and the complete resource and book package.

Secure your place early and invest in coaching that will have lasting impact across your organisation.

Payment on invoice is available. For alternative payment methods, contact our team. Book by 31 March and receive a 15% early booking discount.