Professional Coach Training

Coaching is about more than asking good questions. It's about creating the conditions for children and young people to feel heard, valued and capable of moving forward. When I started my own coaching journey, I couldn't find a training programme that was both credible and affordable, whilst also focusing specifically on coaching children. Over the years, as my experience grew, so did my belief that there should be a better pathway for professionals wanting to develop these skills. That's why I created The Children’s Coaching Course: to provide high-quality, accredited, practical training and to bring together a community of like-minded professionals committed to supporting children and young people to flourish.

Coaching The Future:
the Children's Coaching Course

A unique and inspiring coach training experience for those who want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, families and schools.

Connect 3 Coaching welcomes both new and experienced coaches to train, develop and grow together in a supportive, practical and heart-led learning environment.

This accredited programme is certified by the Association for Coaching – a leading professional body committed to coaching excellence, standards and ethical practice

Become a Certified Children's Coach

This course is designed to transform your confidence, capability and credibility as a coach.

You will gain an accredited award in coach training, equipping you to work professionally and ethically with children and young people as a Children’s Coach.

This is more than a training course; it is a journey in developing your coaching identity, your tools, and your confidence in working with young people in a meaningful and credible way.

You’re not just joining a course here, you’re becoming part of a community.

The programme includes six live online training modules:

Coaching Essentials
Understanding the Developing Brain
Practical Coaching Tools and Techniques
Building Your Coaching Toolkit
Building Your Coaching Toolkit
Exploring, Inspiring and Creating Change

1:1 Training Pathway

A fully personalised way to train as a Children’s Coach

If you’re looking for something more flexible or would prefer to start sooner, I also offer a 1:1 version of The Children’s Coaching Course, where we can work through the content in a more personalised and supported way.

This can be a great option if you’re keen to begin straight away, are not able to wait for the next group cohort, or would prefer a more tailored, private learning experience. It’s also well suited if you need greater flexibility in scheduling sessions around your existing commitments, while still wanting to fully engage with the training in a meaningful way.

A one to one training programme offers a more bespoke pace and structure, allowing you to explore the learning in a way that feels relevant, practical and perfectly matched to your own context.

This personalised training experience includes:

Coaching Essentials
Content adapted to your experience, goals and learning needs
Flexible session scheduling to suit your availability
1:1 coaching and supervision with an Accredited Master Coach
A deeper focus on your individual development as a practitioner
Practical application of learning to your own context throughout
Free 12-month membership to The Children’s Coaching Community Hub (normally subscription-only)
Access to live networking sessions and professional community support
Support towards gaining your individual coach accreditation with The Association for Coaching
Continued learning and connection beyond your training

Get in touch to enquire about the course or book a call

Children's Coaching Community

You’re not just joining a course – you’re stepping into a community.

The Children’s Coaching Community is here to support you beyond your initial training, so you’re not left figuring things out on your own.

Inside, you’ll find ongoing learning, live network sessions, practical resources and opportunities for professional development — alongside a group of like-minded coaches and practitioners who understand the work you do.

It’s a space to stay connected, feel supported, and continue growing with confidence as your practice evolves.

Training with me is personal, practical and rooted in real experience - designed to support your growth as both a coach and a person.

Kind Words From Clients

I think this course is the best thing I’ve ever done! This course has a fantastic balance of introducing and then teaching new skills and techniques and the ability to practice them with our team mates and also on ourselves, allowing us to experience first had what that particular skill or technique can do. My course highlights have been the personal breakthroughs I have had for sure! I started on this course believing that I could learn some things about helping young people and I have come out of this with so many invaluable tools to help myself, which I didn’t know that I even needed! I would definitely recommend this course – 100%! I thought the content was fantastic, a real good mix between tools, business advice and coaching practice. Tess is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged and really listening to what is being said. It has given me the freedom and confidence I needed to be able to make a much desired career change and start doing a job I enjoy.

I would definitely recommend this course. It is one of a kind in terms of coaching/working with children and Tess was absolutely one in a million. She is knowledgeable, experienced, encouraging; but most of all full of integrity for her work and the sector. Learning from her and receiving her wisdom has been a real privilege. Before this course, I had no idea where to start. Now, with Tess’s unfailing enthusiasm and well thought out content, I feel ready (imposter syndrome aside) to embark on the next steps of this career. And I feel like I have made some connections and colleagues for life.

I love this course. There’s a great balance of theory, demonstration and practice. I feel supported and safe to test out the different coaching models with the other participants in the group. The impact of this course is immense. It started at a time when I was unhappy at work and also facing some very difficult situations in my home and personal life. This course was like a lighthouse guiding me towards something that will make my life better. I am ready to start a business and it’s all happening so soon. I am excited for my future.