coaching
At Carr Manor Community School, our Coaching programme is at the heart of how we build strong, respectful relationships and ensure every child is known, valued, and supported.
Coaching is our small-group pastoral structure, designed to foster a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and personal growth. Each Coaching group includes around eleven pupils, with groups spanning Reception to Year 5 in the Primary Phase and Year 6 to Year 11 in the Secondary Phase.
These mixed-age groups meet with their dedicated coach at least three times a week as follows:
- Monday morning check-in – to set a positive tone for the week ahead.
- Wednesday afternoon check-up and Coaching+ – two groups come together to deepen connections and explore wider themes.
- Friday afternoon check-out – to reflect on the week and celebrate achievements.
All sessions are circle-based, promoting equality of voice, active listening, and shared responsibility – core principles of our restorative and peace-building approach.
A Partner in Learning
The coach – the member of staff in each Coaching group – ensures every pupils has a ‘partner in learning’ to provide ongoing care and encouragement. As well as being the main point of contact for a pupil, they are also there to support the parent/carer.
Coaches develop strong relationships with pupils’ families, and meet with parents/carers three times a year at ‘Meet Your Coach’ days. These days (which are in addition to the traditional parents/carers evenings with teaching staff) have proved to be very popular with families, who recognise the benefit of knowing someone well in school who can advocate for their child.
“Regular contact with a small group of peers and the same staff member allows all pupils to talk, listen and reflect on personal and school issues.”
Ofsted 2025
Coaching and the House System
Each Coaching group belongs to one of our four Houses: Tomlinson, Robinson, Trueman, and Bremner.
Every pupil and member of staff in school belongs to one of these Houses. Each Coaching group is made up of pupils and staff in the same House. We often run challenges for each House, and pupils earn House Points throughout the year to try and crown their House as the winner at the end of year celebrations. Read more about our House System here.
Staying Connected & Celebrating Success
During Coaching, pupils stay informed about school life through the Chronicle and CarrManorTV.
These publications highlight key events, opportunities, and pupil achievements. An abridged version, of the Chronicle – the Coaching Chronicle At A Glance – is shared with parents/carers to keep families connected and informed.
