Workplace coach Review
at Department for Education
Degree Apprenticeship
Government
Sheffield
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Workplace coaching apprenticeship as an addition to my regular role as Head of Policy Learning for the Civil Service Policy Profession
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Great opportunity
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned the skills I need to be a professional coach
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
great programme - really clear structure to help you get through all the learning alongside your day job
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All the time off to study that I needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
excellent access to an experienced coach - the same person throughout the whole course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Great skill to have developed to coach colleagues, but also to improve my line management of my own team
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes, lots of staff networks
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good culture and stable employment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
understand what we do and the skills to be a good civil servant
