Coaching with WalkThrus
From theory to practice
The day will introduce delegates to the latest Coaching Model that forms the basis of the forthcoming Walkthrus book. Our definition covers instructional coaching for individuals, pairs, small groups and teams. Tom will outline how the model works, from designing a robust coaching system that builds around excellent training on core techniques, to in-depth coaching dialogue that supports teachers to form new habits in their practice.
We will explore the Why and How of implementing a great coaching programme, ensuring delegates develop their understanding of the rationale for engaging in this work with some concrete examples of how it is done in practice.
SYDNEY
17 SEPTEMBER 2025 • 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
LEARNING OUTCOMES
⭕ Diagnose and Design: What techniques are needed to solve observed learning problems?
⭕ Train and Model: How do we run excellent training and feed this into the coaching programme?
⭕ Adapt and Apply: How do we support teachers to own techniques and form their own mental models?
⭕ Feedback and Support: How do we engage teachers in feedback conversations informed by observation?
⭕ Build and Embed: How do we build in continuous development for teachers across the experience profile of the school?
The day will be a superb support for anyone already using WalkThrus, but would appeal to any school leaders who are interest in our approach.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Pricing
General Registration: $395 plus GST per person
Teams of 4+ when booking together: $345 plus GST per person
Who should attend
Highly practical with time to do the thinking in the room, this masterclass is a must-attend for:
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- Principals, Deputy Principals and Assistant Principals
- Directors of Teaching and Learning and Leaders of Professional Learning
- Learning Specialists and Instructional Coaches
- Heads of Faculty and Team Leaders
- HALTS and teacher leaders
Team Bookings
We highly recommend leadership teams attend this session as a group. Engaging in team dialogue and action planning will help you walk away with clarity and momentum. So, we’ve applied an extra discount for groups of 4+.
Large Group Bookings (15+)
Special discounts apply for group bookings for more than 15 tickets from a school network, cluster region or system.
Contact us to register as a large group at team@simonbreakspear.com
ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER
Tom Sherrington
Founder of Teacherhead Consulting & Author
Tom Sherrington has been a teacher and school leader for over 30 years working in a wide range of school contexts around the UK and Asia. He spent 11 years as a Headteacher and is now an education consultant supporting schools and colleges with teacher development, school improvement, assessment and curriculum design.
Tom is a prolific blogger sharing ideas via his popular website teacherhead.com with a strong twitter following at @teacherhead. He is a regular speaker at education conferences for teachers and school leaders. Tom is also a trustee of the National Baccalaureate Trust.
He is the author of several books including The Learning Rainforest: Great teaching in real classroom, Rosenshine’s Principles in Action and the Walkthrus series.
Books by Tom
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Dr Simon Breakspear
Founder of Breakspear Learning
Dr Simon Breakspear is a researcher, advisor and speaker on education policy, practice and change. Simon develops frameworks, tools and programs that make evidence-based ideas easy to understand and apply.
Over the last decade he has worked with over 100,000 educators across 10 countries. Simon is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, and an advisor to the NSW Department of Education School Leadership Institute. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Gates Scholar.
VENUE
Blue Street,
North Sydney NSW 2060
Please enter via Gate 12 on Blue Street and head directly to the War Memorial Hall as per instructions on the Map of Campus
GETTING HERE & PARKING INFORMATION
By Car
There are 2 Wilson Parking Stations close by to Shore School.
54 Miller Street, North Sydney
100 Miller Street, North Sydney
Both are within walking distance to Shore School.
Details about day rates can be found on Wilson Parking Website >
By Public Transport
North Sydney Train Sation is within walking distance to the school.
Several Bus routes are available that stop directly near Shore School. Visit the Transport NSW website to find the nearest route from your location.
Victoria Cross Metro Station is within walking distance to the school. Visit the Transport NSW website to find departure times and map to the venue.