Institute of leadership and management (ILM) award courses
We are delighted to offer in house courses to Ealing school staff ILM courses in leadership and coaching. ELP schools receive a 20% discount for 2024/25 courses that are delivered at the Ealing Education Centre in Greenford.
Courses are available at Level 2, 3 and 5 awards.
Level 2 Team skills and leading
The ILM Level 2 award in team skills and leading qualification is designed to help you boost your performance as a team member and help you make the transition from working in a team to leading a team. If you are a practicing team leader, they will help you be more effective and confident in your role.
- Session 1 ILM registration, induction and developing yourself as a team leader (1 credit) – Part 1
- Session 2 Developing Yourself as a Team Leader - Part 2 and assignment
- Session 3 Leading your work team (2 credits) and assignment.
- Session 4 Tutorial session / Next steps
Level 3 Leadership
The ILM Level 5 award qualification in leadership and management is ideal if you have management responsibilities but no formal training and are serious about developing your abilities. It is particularly suited to practicing team leaders seeking to move up to the next level of management, and managers who need to lead people through organizational change, budget cuts, or other pressures.
- Session 1 ILM registration, induction; understanding Leadership - part 1 (2 credits)
- Session 2 Understanding leadership part 2 + assignment
- Session 3 Leading and motivating a team (2 credits) + assignment
- Session 4 Tutorial session, next steps
Level 3 Effective coaching
Coaching has become a powerful tool in educational settings, transforming the way teachers and other staff develop their practice and is about fostering a culture of continuous improvement; providing the opportunity to support colleagues in their professional growth and see the tangible impact on learning and teaching.
Coaching is not about fixing someone’s practice but enabling them to unlock their potential
Like many, school staff often seek guidance from more experienced colleagues. It is important to create an environment where staff don’t just receive feedback but are coached to understand their own strengths, reflect deeply and take ownership of their professional growth.
Like any significant change, introducing coaching across the school comes with its challenges. One of the main barriers is time and appropriate planning in of coaching sessions in the school calendar.
The benefits of coaching in a school can be substantial with staff feeling increased confidence and feeling more reflective and better equipped to meet the diverse needs of all students. Over time, as more staff see the benefits, coaching can naturally grow in your school.
ILM effective coaching level 3 award for new and experienced coaches who want to gain a formal qualification and develop their knowledge and skills in effective coaching within an organisational context.
Professional membership of the ILM is included for 1 year with this course.
Programme structure
The programme will consist of 4 sessions
To achieve the Level 3 award in effective coaching the learner must complete three mandatory units, achieving 10 credits.
Session 1 ILM registration, induction - Understanding good practice in coaching within an organisational context (3 credits).
This unit aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the practice required for effective coaching within an organisational context.
Assessment method – Assignment
Session 2 Undertaking coaching within an organisational context (4 credits).
This unit requires learners to undertake a minimum of 6 hours of effective coaching within an organisational context plus a 1 hour meeting with their programme supervisor/tutor. Learners will be able to identify areas for improvement through ongoing review and feedback.
Assessment method - Portfolio
Session 3 Reflecting on coaching skills within an organisational context (3 credits).
This unit aims for the learner to reflect on their ability to perform effectively as a coach within an organisational context
Assessment method – reflective journal
Session 4 Tutorial session / Next steps
Level 5 Leadership
The ILM Level 5 award qualification in leadership and management is designed for practising middle managers who wish to develop their skills and experience, improve performance, and ultimately prepare for senior management positions.
Level 5 award in leadership and management
- Session 1 – ILM registration, induction and becoming an effective leader (5 credits) – part 1
- Session 2 - Becoming an effective leader - part 2 and assignment
- Session 3 – Developing and leading teams to achieve organisational objectives – (4 credits) - part 1
- Session 4 – Developing and leading teams to achieve organisational objectives - part 2 and assignment
- Session 5 – Tutorial session / next steps.
