A powerful, accredited programme that empowers young people to lead with empathy, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
What is the Coaching Skills for Wellbeing Award?
The Coaching Skills for Wellbeing Award is a school-focused, accredited programme that equips students with essential coaching tools, emotional wellbeing strategies, and peer leadership capabilities.
Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing school timetables.
Designed specifically for educational settings, it helps young people improve their own mental health while also becoming positive leaders and peer supporters within the school community.
Whether you’re building a student leadership pathway or embedding wellbeing deeper into your school culture, this programme provides a practical, evidence-based framework that makes a lasting impact.
Programme Overview
- SCQF Level 5 qualification (recognised nationally in Scotland)
- In-school teacher delivery – flexible timeframe (all lesson plans and resources provided)
- Based on solution-focused, strengths-based coaching
- Students receive the Coaching Skills for Wellbeing Award
Skill-Building for Life
Throughout the programme, students develop core coaching skills that support their own growth and the wellbeing of others.
They learn how to
- Ask powerful questions and engage in reflective conversations
- Recognise personal strengths and use them to set meaningful goals
- Develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-efficacy
These are skills for school – and for life.
Evidence-Based Wellbeing Interventions
In addition to coaching, the programme integrates key wellbeing strategies
They learn how to
- Recognising and managing stress in healthy ways
- Building coping mechanisms for daily pressures
- Reframing challenges as opportunities for growth
- Practicing gratitude, optimism, and mindfulness techniques
Peer Leadership & School Culture Impact
This isn’t just personal development – it’s about making a difference
Students are trained to
- Support peers through listening and coaching conversations
- Create safe spaces where others feel seen, heard, and valued
- Model positive mental health behaviours across the school
- Amplify student voice and help build a culture of care
This positions students as trusted role models and wellbeing ambassadors within your school.
Why Coaching for Young People?
Coaching develops the emotional tools, communication skills, and inner confidence that students need to thrive in today’s world.
Research shows that youth coaching fosters:
- Self-awareness and empathy
- Stronger emotional regulation
- A growth mindset and greater resilience
- Improved engagement, wellbeing, and academic progress
According to data from the International Coaching Federation, 85% of organisations see a positive return on investment from coaching-based approaches – and the same principles apply in education.
Ideal For
This course is ideally suited for:
- Student wellbeing ambassadors
- Leadership groups
- Targeted cohorts in upper primary or secondary
- Mental health and resilience strategies across the school
Transform Your School’s Wellbeing Culture
The Coaching Skills for Wellbeing Award is a powerful step toward building a school environment where students feel empowered, supported, and equipped to lead.
Whether you want to support a small group of pupils or embed peer coaching school-wide, we’ll work with you to deliver a programme that fits your vision and values.
It was a really beneficial course that’s made me think differently about how I deal with situations and navigate them. I know this will really come to use when in personal situations and challenges that I face.
Student, Secondary School
Ready to Bring the Award to Your School?
Get in touch to find out how the Coaching Skills for Wellbeing Award can transform your school’s culture.
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