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MindSpark

MindSpark is a social enterprise that supports children, young people and adults to build the executive function skills needed for success in education, work and life. MindSpark delivers evidence-informed coaching, consultancy and training to schools, youth services and organisations, including their flagship Executive Function Coach Training Programme. Their approach combines neuroscience with practical strategies, empowering professionals to embed lasting change.

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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Functions - Autumn 2026

Monday 12 October 2026
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, neurodiversity and executive functions, identifying strengths and challenges, and developing strategies. The training is interactive and practical, providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills through coaching triads. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a coachee in Module 2. See our website for more details. Training runs: 5th October – 25th January Breaks: UK October Half Term & Christmas Break Overall time commitment: ~60 hrs across 4 months Includes: 22 hours of live training and facilitator-led discussions, 10 hours of coaching practice, and 28 hours of self-study, reflective practice, and coaching observation
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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Functions - Summer 2026

Tuesday 14 April 2026
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, neurodiversity and executive functions, identifying strengths and challenges, and developing strategies. The training is interactive and practical, providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills through coaching triads. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a coachee in Module 2. See our website for more details. Training runs: 14th April – 14 July 2026 Breaks: UK Summer half-term (25–29 May) Overall time commitment: ~60 hrs across 4 months Includes: 22 hours of live training and facilitator-led discussions, 10 hours of coaching practice, and 28 hours of self-study, reflective practice, and coaching observation
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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Functions - Winter 2026

Monday 12 January 2026
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, neurodiversity and executive functions, identifying strengths and challenges, and developing strategies. The training is interactive and practical, providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills through coaching triads. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a coachee in Module 2. See our website for more details. Training runs: 12 January – 27 April 2026 Breaks: UK February half-term (16–20 Feb) and Easter holidays (30 March – 10 April) Overall time commitment: ~60 hrs across 4 months Includes: 22 hours of live training and facilitator-led discussions, 10 hours of coaching practice, and 28 hours of self-study, reflective practice, and coaching observation If no spaces are available please email team@mindspark.org.uk to join the waiting list
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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Functions - Autumn 2025

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, such as neuroplasticity and the cognitive science of learning, neurodiversity and executive functions, how to support students in identifying their strengths and challenges, and how to co-create compensatory strategies to support learning. This training programme has been designed to be interactive and practical by providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills using coaching triads and reflective discussions. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a young person in between training sessions to enhance practical coaching skills and practitioner confidence. Sessions online from 9.30 am - 12.30 pm: 14th, 21st October (No session 28th October) 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November The cost of the training is £1,339 per attendee.
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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Functions - Summer 2025

Tuesday 20 May 2025
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, such as neuroplasticity and the cognitive science of learning, neurodiversity and executive functions, how to support students in identifying their strengths and challenges, and how to co-create compensatory strategies to support learning. This training programme has been designed to be interactive and practical by providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills using coaching triads and reflective discussions. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a young person in between training sessions to enhance practical coaching skills and practitioner confidence. Sessions online from 9.30am - 12.30pm: 20th May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th June 1st July (No session 27th May) The cost of the training is £1,339 per attendee.
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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Functions - Spring 2025

Tuesday 25 February 2025
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, such as neuroplasticity and the cognitive science of learning, neurodiversity and executive functions, how to support students in identifying their strengths and challenges, and how to co-create compensatory strategies to support learning. This training programme has been designed to be interactive and practical by providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills using coaching triads and reflective discussions. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a young person in between training sessions to enhance practical coaching skills and practitioner confidence. Sessions online from 9.30am - 12.30pm: 25th February, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March and 1st April The cost of the training is £1,339 per attendee.
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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Functions (partners)

Tuesday 22 October 2024
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, such as neuroplasticity and the cognitive science of learning, neurodiversity and executive functions, how to support students in identifying their strengths and challenges, and how to co-create compensatory strategies to support learning. This training programme has been designed to be interactive and practical by providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills using coaching triads and reflective discussions. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a young person in between training sessions to enhance practical coaching skills and practitioner confidence. Sessions online from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm 22nd Oct (Half-term 29th October - No Session) and 5th Nov, 12th Nov, 19th Nov, 26th Nov and 3rd Dec. The cost of the training is £1,339 per attendee. We are delighted to offer MindSpark's partners a discounted rate of £998.
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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Functions (partners)

Monday 17 June 2024
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, such as neuroplasticity and the cognitive science of learning, neurodiversity and executive functions, how to support students in identifying their strengths and challenges, and how to co-create compensatory strategies to support learning. This training programme has been designed to be interactive and practical by providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills using coaching triads and reflective discussions. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a young person in between training sessions to enhance practical coaching skills and practitioner confidence. Session dates: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm on the 17th & 24th of June and the 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd of July. The cost of the training is £1,339 per attendee. We are delighted to offer MindSpark's partners a discounted rate of £988.
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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Function

Tuesday 4 June 2024
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, such as neuroplasticity and the cognitive science of learning, neurodiversity and executive functions, how to support students in identifying their strengths and challenges, and how to co-create compensatory strategies to support learning. This training programme has been designed to be interactive and practical by providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills using coaching triads and reflective discussions. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a young person in between training sessions to enhance practical coaching skills and practitioner confidence. Session dates are: 4th June, 11th June, 18th June, 25th June, 2nd July, 9th July The cost of the training is £1,339 per attendee, with an early bird rate of £998 if booked before 17th May.
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MindSpark Coach Training: Executive Functions (partners)

Tuesday 4 June 2024
Our Executive Function Coach Training Programme covers the neuroscience behind brain development, such as neuroplasticity and the cognitive science of learning, neurodiversity and executive functions, how to support students in identifying their strengths and challenges, and how to co-create compensatory strategies to support learning. This training programme has been designed to be interactive and practical by providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their learning and develop these skills using coaching triads and reflective discussions. Attendees will be supported to deliver the Meta-Skills programme to a young person in between training sessions to enhance practical coaching skills and practitioner confidence. Session dates are: 4th June, 11th June, 18th June, 25th June, 2nd July, 9th July The cost of the training is £1,339 per attendee and we are delighted to offer MindSpark's partners a discounted rate of £988.