Youth Peer Coaching Course (YPCC)

Life coaching training for 12-17 year olds

Equivalent to a GSCE

Have the confidence and competence to

 inspire other young people to shine

Ground breaking training offering young people life coaching with a higher accreditation than most adult life coaches

The Youth Peer Coaching Course (YPCC) is still the only course of it’s kind offering young people aged 13-17 the opportunity to train and become accredited as Life and Youth Coaches. The accreditation is not only via the  Youth Coaching Academy the pioneers of this sector but in addition to this, externally by the Open College Network (OCN) at a level 2, an equivalent to a GCSE.

Successful students have gone on to provide coaching services for their own schools either as contribution or as a paid service. YES there are people under 18 being employed by local authorities and organizations as Life Coaches.

 Others have utilised the cutting edge knowledge to enhance their current leadership skill set.

The Academy values this course for it represents a powerful message to young people and those who work with and care for them, that young people do have the ability to train and become accredited in the same way as professional adult life coaches and deliver effective coaching services. Taking what many see as the   ‘problem’ - young people - and inspiring them to be perceived as the ‘solution’ to many of the challenges faced by youth and youth settings today. Truly making impossible possible.

Imagine being able access and use tools that the most effective coaches who work with celebrities and large corporate organisations are using and being paid handsomely for because they work.

Imagine being able to utilise these to support your friends and peers to realise their aspirations

This course was created following the murder of a 15 year old boy in East London in 2001. The whole of the year 11 group pioneered a personal and community development process to support each other during such a challenging period, led by Harry Singha , Chairman and Co founder of the Academy

One young boy of 16 asked Harry how he could become a coach.

This inspired Harry to create a course which, would cover everything that other life coaching courses had and add to it the essentials for coaching young people under 18

Harry along with Bob Singha (Vice Chair and cofounder ) dedicated the next three months to create that course. The Youth Coaching Course (YCC) was born, it was awarded a level 3 accreditation by the Open College Network (OCN), the highest level for any coaching course!

A year later the Youth Peer Coaching Course (YPCC) was launched with a level 2 accreditation (equivalent to a GCSE)

There have been a few versions since then as we continue to add value both in the content and delivery. The 2007 version has many additional bonuses including Masterminding a powerful compliment to any coach’s skills set!

The course delivery is designed to accommodate both face to face immersion learning with self study and mentored practical assessments over a period of between 4-12 months study programme

Training - This will usually take place over a 3 days residential, usually a weekend. These comprehensive and interactive days will immerse you with the essential skills of Life and Youth Coaching. At the training you will be introduced to your assigned mentor coach who will support you throughout the course. S/he will be by an accredited Youth Coach and or Experienced Accredited Life Coach and graduate of the course. You will agree with your mentor a study plan outlining intended completion dates for each stage of the process

Practical Sessions – Following the training you will be coaching one fellow student for six sessions (telephone/face to face), which will be mentored.

On completion of this initial contract you will then coach one further young person for six sessions, which will be observed/listened to by your Mentor Coach for the first, third and sixth sessions.

Post-Modular Assignments – For each module there is an assignment which needs to be completed. This can be presented either in a written essay of approximately 1000 words or in a recorded 20-30 minute audio/video presentation. You will need to submit these for assessment as evidence of study. At least 25% of evidence submitted needs to be written.

Dissertation You are required to submit an essay of about 2,000 words (or a presentation) as evidence of your learning throughout the course.

Reflective Journal – Your journal will be a weekly (or more) record of your personal progress throughout the course. This will not be required to be submitted as evidence. Your Mentor Coach may recommend shared learning to enter in your journal. it is recommended that you continue to keep a journal beyond this course for CPD purposes.

Viva – At the final stage you will be given a questionnaire to complete before having a telephone interview with the Course Tutor/Director to ensure all criteria have been met. Following this your portfolio is then submitted for internal and external moderation.

What is Youth Peer Coaching

Simply put it is supporting another young person to

• Clarify what it is they want in life
• Agree where they are now in relation to it
• Develop a workable plan to achieve the results
• Schedule and celebrate the journey

Who are the Youth Coaching Academy ?

The Academy are the pioneers of Youth Coaching and have the only pool of accredited youth and youth peer coaches.

As a not for profit company focusing solely on the youth sector and those who work with and care for them the Academy is able to leverage partnerships with all key players in the coaching arena. With a robust ethics committee and an advisory board headed by our Patron Jamie Oliver the Academy represents the standard it endorses of Performance and Protection

The Academy led by Harry Singha is at the forefront of creating community coaching programmes where Youth/Youth Peer Coaches provide sustainable youth coaching services for their communities. This includes schools, Jamie Oliver’s 15 foundation, housing estates and mentoring projects.

Here’s what others are saying about Harry and the Academy

Who will be on the course?

The course is designed for anyone aged 13-17 who has a passion for supporting other young people whether you are already in a youth leadership role at present or not. There will be other amazing individuals from across the UK and some of our partner countries including, Romania, USA, Estonia, Ireland, India and Denmark.

What does the course cover?

The course will cover:

·   Definitions of Coaching

·   Emotional Intelligence

·   State Management

·   Rapport

·   Effective Listening

·   Powerful Questioning Techniques

·   Youth Legislation & Rights

·   Coaching Models

·   Specialist Coaching

·   Pro-Social Behaviour Coaching

·   Ethics, Supervision and CPD

·   Informal and Formal Coaching

·   Confidentiality and Competency to Consent

·   Child Protection

·   How to conduct an initial session and what to cover

·   Closing Sessions

·   What to record and how

·   How to operate a school coaching system

·   Complete pack of all forms required for an ethical, effective and professional youth coaching practice

What is the training like?

The training is interactive, using digital audio/ visual media and has an emphasis on learners having opportunities to apply the skills learnt as opposed to theoretical based. Delivered using the most effective accelerated learning techniques, the training is designed to ensure the needs of all learning styles are catered for.

Led by Harry Singha the training is delivered by a team of dynamic trainers, who are experienced and accredited youth coaches supported by audio-visual technicians, all who have the appropriate checks and training.

The training is held in various locations across the UK and in the main is held in a youth camp type environment. You will have your own room and all meals, learning material and activities (oh yes some surprises) will be provided.

All non-residential training is primarily held at the Academy’s head office in Docklands, East London.

How do I book my place?

Simply click on the Book my Space button and you will be transferred to the booking page where you will be asked to leave your details.

On receipt of your booking you will receive a questionnaire to complete and send in with relevant consent forms and payment. Entry to the course is subject to providing a satisfactory CRB check. If for any reason you are not accepted onto the course then all fees will be reimbursed

The course fees are £1,000 

(The Academy actively supports gaining sponsorship for this via our { community coaching programmes}

A minimum deposit of 20%, £200 must be paid to secure a place and full settlement must be made four weeks prior to commencement of the training dates.

Dates for 2008

·   July 18^th – 21^st   {Venue to be confirmed}

Here’s what you get in addition to all the benefits outlined above

·    Three days residential training led by Harry Singha

·    Assigned mentor coach for the whole period of study 4-12 months, who will listen in on your calls provide feedback and act as a witness for evidence for accreditation

·    Welcome pack outlining all the process of the course, outcomes and expectations

·    Individual study plan

·    Work Book

·    Self Study Manual

·    Individual Conference call facility enabling you to have one number which you, your client and mentor call in (less than 3p per minute during the day) and all sessions are recorded digitally so can be submitted as evidence for accreditation.

·    Monthly teleconference where you may connect with other coaches and youth peer coaches

·    Course Coordinator to ensure you have clients allocated to you and to support any challenges you and your mentor may not resolve.

·    Opportunity to become a coach at the Academy’s flagship seminar Forever Young

·    Level 2 accreditation with OCN

·    Accreditation from the Academy as a Youth Peer Coach

·    Everything you need to run your very own youth coaching practice. The confidence, competence and the systems

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