Supporting Practitioners, Parents and Children

Testimonials

Yvette is a highly skilled facilitator and trainer, and provides a service that is excellent value for money. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Trish Stroud, Training & Staff Development Manager Worcestershire Youth Support Service     The Consultancy was managed in an efficient and professional manner from start to finish. Yvette helped us find clarity of vision and hope for the future in moving the organisation to the next level. Andrew Lemonious, Managing Director ABC Youth Counselling Service, London     After my coaching session with Yvette, I felt vibrant and more confident in handling difficult situations at work. The session also proved valuable in reshaping my goals and objectives. I would fully recommend Yvette as an inspirational coach and facilitator, for individuals or teams. Sandra Henry, Children & Families Social Worker Hertfordshire County Council     Yvette’s ability to deal effectively with a diverse range of participants was pretty impressive. She is an excellent trainer with the most dynamic presenting style. I would thoroughly recommend her. Karen Tolley, Youth Development Co-ordinator Vale of White Horse District Council, Oxfordshire     The training was delivered in a new and refreshing way, which challenged my thinking, but also made me realise I knew more than I thought I did. Rachel Price, Statistical & Marketing Officer Accord Housing Association, West Midlands     Through the coaching programme, I gained enough confidence to apply and get my new job. Thanks Yvette Baljeet Aujla, Capacity Building Officer Walsall Youth Service     The race equality training Yvette delivered to all service staff was challenging, stimulating and effective. Gary Forde, Youth Support Manager Kent Youth Service     Coaching Services – Brilliant!! Yvette, thank you in helping to get my confidence back in the classroom. Jackie Turner, Teacher                           St. Patrick’s Primary School, Birmingham     From developing and delivering our mentoring programme across Wiltshire, as well as the continuous coaching our adult mentors, we have received a First Class service. Britt Saywer, BME Mentoring Programme Co-ordinator Wiltshire Ethnic Minority Achievement Service, Schools Dept     Manchester Children's Services has commissioned a variety of training programmes from Yvette, including various diversity & equality courses and anger management. We have always had excellent feedback from staff and would not hesitate to contact Yvette in the future to assist meeting the training needs of our staff. Farah Akhtar, Team Manager (Acting) Workforce Planning & Development Service   Yvette’s delivery of the Pastoral Support Programme for pupils and staff was really valuable. She is an excellent coach and continually stretched the team in their personal development and workplace practice. Jenni Douglas, Senior Learning Mentor Shireland Collegiate Academy School, Birmingham     Brilliant training – young people thought you were great! Susie Reilly, Youth Development Officer    British Youth Council     I am one of the people who attended your fantastic mentor training at County Hall in Wiltshire. I want to say thank you so much for the inspiring training you delivered, I learnt so much. You are quite an amazing facilitator.   Bev Jeffery, Social Worker Family Contact Centre, Wiltshire     The personal development coaching, alongside the professional studies programme has been inspirational. Yvette is brilliant in motivating you to see things ‘outside the box’. Charlotte Brittain, Resident Engagement Officer Walsall Housing Group

Specific issues involved in youth coaching will be covered in detail:

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Parent Coaching – giving you real, practical and effective tools to use when coaching parents to develop great relationships with their children and young people

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Youths in Transition – confidence raising coaching tools to use with young people going through changes in circumstances and having to make significant decisions

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The Practicalities of Coaching Young People – relevant legislation and guidelines to create a safe and appropriate environment for coaching youth

Mentoring enables you to:

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Realign your goals and your work

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Increase your confidence and performance

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Develop your capabilities and personal awareness

Raise your motivation and sharpen your focus

Improve your impact on others