IN-SCHOOL COACHING · FOR MFL DEPARTMENTS
Departmental Coaching
Targeted, in-school support to improve teaching, strengthen practice and raise student outcomes
If you are looking to move beyond one-off CPD and create sustained improvement across your department, this coaching model provides practical, tailored support where it matters most: your classrooms. I work alongside MFL teams to identify priorities, refine classroom practice and support teachers in making meaningful, lasting changes.
What this looks like in practice
Understanding your context
- Initial discussion to identify priorities and focus areas
- Alignment with department and whole-school goals
Lesson visits and insight gathering
- Informal, supportive observations across the department
- Focus on agreed areas such as routines, formative assessment, retrieval and engagement
Focused feedback and discussion
- Professional dialogue with the Head of Department
- Clear identification of strengths and next steps
- Practical, manageable recommendations
The impact
- Increased student confidence in speaking and participation
- More consistent classroom practice across the team
- Improved retention of key language
- Greater clarity and confidence among teachers
- Practical strategies that reduce workload
Who this is for
- Departments looking to improve consistency across teaching
- Teams focusing on routines, retrieval or engagement
- Heads of Department wanting structured, practical support
- Schools looking for CPD with clear, lasting impact
Many schools choose to extend this into a longer-term coaching partnership, with multiple visits across the year to support implementation and review impact over time.
Arrange an initial conversation
Tell me a little about your department and what you would like to focus on. I will come back to you with a suggested shape for the work and availability.