SCHOOL AND YOUTH Community First Coaching believes in the need to engage young people in meaningful and creative programmes which are delivered imaginatively, with respect and with the highest expectations and potential for those taking part.We provide a wide range of life coaching and personal development courses for children and youth which are either accredited (OCN level 2) or non accredited.

Schools & Youth:   Social & Emotional Learning The personal development and emotional intelligence aspect of our schools and youth courses compliments PDMU and represents a new and exciting element of learning within the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Foundation Stage & Key Stages 1and 2.  Our courses also sit neatly into the framework of Learning for Life & Work at post primary level and provides opportunities for personal understanding, emotional and social development and the development of moral thinking and understanding of oneself and others.    Community First Coaching is a recognised OCN learning provider and some of our courses offer OCN accreditation. As well as providing courses for children and young people, we also provide training for teachers, student teachers and classroom assistants. Please view our education leaflet for: ‘Social & Emotional Learning’ Personal Development Courses for children & young adults Emotional Intelligence Course For Teachers, Student Teachers and Classroom Assistants

Its My Life! (14-17 years) is one of our social & emotional life coaching and personal development courses and has empowered many young people to identify, challenge and overcome personal barriers to achievement such as;  low self esteem, lack of confidence, poor self image or negative life experiences. This course forms our ‘Developing Personal & Social Life Skills For Schools & Youth’ On successful completion students can achieve an Open College Network certificate as accredited by the OCN, for those aged 14 and up as part of their national ’Step Up’ Programme. Course Learning: Pupils learn to recognise & express emotions Identify what causes them to feel stress Recognise and value their skills and ability Develop listening and speaking skills Resolve conflicts and develop relationships Make healthy lifestyle choices Manage negative emotions and impulses Improve behaviour, attention and focus Develop life coping skills and resilience Raise self esteem and confidence Promote positive citizenship and diversity Set higher life goals and higher expectations Awareness of self development/achievement