As you are probably aware UK University fees are set to increase from Autumn 2012.
So with that in mind our friends at Derby University have therefore suggested we bring forward the September enrolment for the MA in Applied Coaching to the end of July so that we can maintain this year’s rates for our next cohort.
What a great idea and we will work the timetable to avoid hand-in dates over the summer.
So……. if you are wanting to enrollgive Ailsa a call to discuss your plans.

Next week is International Coaching Week (5th-11th February). Each year The Performance Solution is committed to helping the International Coach Federation raise awareness of coaching by educating the public about the value of working with a professional coach and making sure that all practicing coaches are qualified to the highest level.
This is why during international coaching week 2012 we are celebrating by offering a 10% discount on our Professional Coaching Skills (ACTP part 1) and Higher Professional Coaching Skills (ACTP part 2) courses for anyone who books during this week. In addition to this we are now offering a 10% discount on the NEW course Professional Coaching Development for Experienced Coaches and Therapists.

The Professional Coaching Skills course is for people who are looking to learn to coach to a standard approved by the International Coach Federation, Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership and Management.

The Higher Professional Coaching Skills course is for experienced coaches who are looking to add to their coaching knowledge and develop their skills as team coaches and coach supervisors.

The NEW Professional Coaching Development for Experienced Coaches and Therapists is for practicing coaches and therapists with a range of professional experience who have yet to gain the benefit of formal accredited coach training. We will mentor you to gain the full ICF ACTP qualification!

Remember these courses contribute credits on the MA in Applied Coaching at the University of Derby Corporate. DON’T FORGET TO ENROLL FOR JULY TO BEAT THE FEE INCREASE!!!

For more information about the courses contact us today

In line with ICF’s new worldwide membership eligibility requirements (MER)*, there will be three ICF membership categories beginning April 1, 2012: ICF Provisional Member, ICF Coach Member, and ICF Credentialed Member.

ICF Provisional Member: If you have less than 60 hours of coach specific training (or your training hours do not meet the requirements*), you will assume the ICF Provisional Member status on April 1, 2012 for a maximum of one year (until April 1, 2013) or until MER is fulfilled (if completed before April 1, 2013). Coach specific training hours accumulated so far as well as those collected between now and the official policy launch on April 1, 2013 will be applicable.
ICF Coach Member: If you have at least 60 hours of coach specific training (and it meets the requirements*) and do not hold an ICF Credential, you will be considered to have fulfilled MER and will retain ICF Coach Member status on April 1, 2012.
ICF Credentialed Member: If you hold a valid ICF Credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC), you will automatically fulfill MER. You will retain ICF Credentialed Member status on April 1, 2012.

There is no need to submit documentation or verification of completion of your coach specific training—as a member of the ICF, you are bound by the ICF Code of Ethics (prohibits misrepresentation of coaching qualifications). ICF will retain the right to verify a member’s coach training hours or proof of accreditation from a coach training program or school at any time.

Also beginning April 1, 2012, all new ICF members will fall into the following membership categories:

*MER states that, in order to continue as an ICF member, you must complete 60 hours of coach specific training by April 1, 2013. The ICF is not requiring you to pursue or have an ICF Credential to remain an ICF member.

Definition of Training that is accepted as coach specific training:
(These are aligned with the requirements for the ACC Portfolio Application credential path.)

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What are you going to do this year to make a difference?
Going through my emails I received over the Christmas period I came across an update from The Way of Joy project in Romania, the newsletter shared some of the experiences the children that we sponsor had over the festive period. The Way of Joy project along with financial help from businesses and individuals organised a couple of parties where the children received gifts, food, fun and laughter and the children were able to give a gift of poem’s and Christmas carols to their proud families.
Its reading newsletters, articles and stories like these that make you really think about the difference you can make on the lives of those around you, which why Businesses like ourselves feel its important to give something back. TPS currently sponsor two children through People against Poverty, TPS are also members of business against poverty; a community of business people who care about the issues of poverty and ethical standards and are taking action. In addition to this our client support consultant Ailsa Macintyre has recently taken part in Scuba Santa 2011 and helped to raise thousands of pounds for RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institute).
So with this in mind what are you going to do this year to make a difference? Any suggestions for 2012 would be greatly welcome by our team.

The ICF has released more information regarding the new membership eligibility requirements, with this in mind The Performance Solution has developed a course for experienced Coaches and Therapists that have less than 60 coach specific coach training hours please click here.

The new membership eligibility requirements state that, in order to continue as an ICF member, you must complete 60 hours of coach specific training* by April 1, 2013. The ICF is not requiring that you pursue, or have, an ICF Credential in order to remain an ICF member.
To allow adequate time for current ICF members who have not completed the required training, a Provisional Member category has been created. This member category will allow current members one year to obtain or complete 60 hours of coach specific training prior to the policy taking full effect on April 1, 2013. Other membership categories that will be in place beginning April 1, 2012 include ICF Credentialed Member and ICF Coach Member.
You do not need to submit documentation or verification of completion of your coach specific training—as a member of the ICF, you are bound by the ICF Code of Ethics (that prohibits misrepresentation of coaching qualifications). ICF will retain the right to verify a member’s coach training hours or proof of accreditation from a coach training program or school at any time.
Read below to learn more about each membership category.
Hold an ICF Credential? Those members who hold a valid ICF Credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC) will automatically fulfill the membership eligibility requirements and will retain ICF Credentialed Member status on April 1, 2012. It is important to note that ICF membership and the ICF Credential are on two separate renewal timelines: ICF membership runs from April 1 to March 31 each year and must be renewed annually. An ICF Credential is valid for three years from the original certification or latest renewal and must be renewed every three years.


Have at least 60 hours of coach specific training but do not hold an ICF Credential?
If your 60 hours of coach specific training* meets the requirements, you will be considered to have fulfilled the membership eligibility requirements and will retain ICF Coach Member status on April 1, 2012. If you have concerns about your coach specific training or hours, please ensure they meet the ICF requirements below.


Have less than 60 hours of coach specific training?
Current members of the ICF who have less than 60 hours of coach specific training* will assume ICF Provisional Member status on April 1, 2012, for a maximum of one year (until April 1, 2013) or until the membership eligibility requirements are fulfilled (if completed before April 1, 2013). Coach specific training hours accumulated before and between now and the official policy launch on April 1, 2013 will be applicable.


*Definition of Training that is accepted as coach specific training:
(These are aligned with the requirements for the ACC Portfolio Application credential path.)

– All hours approved in Core Competencies will be accepted.
– A maximum of 12 hours outside of the Core Competencies will be accepted.

Requirement for 60 hours:
At least 48 of the hours must be:

The remaining hours may be self-study, from an ICF event, teaching coaching-related topics, or a combination. However, all hours must be part of a program with the purpose of training coaches.


* Info from ICF

Our office has been receiving a lot of phone calls regarding payments made to TPS-HMRC. If you are not a Performance Solution client and have made a payment from your bank account to TPS-HMRC, please be aware this is nothing to do with our organisation. It is the HMRC Telephone Payment System and your enquiries should be directed to HMRC and not to our office. We regret we are unable to help you with this matter.

Earlier this year, the ICF announced that beginning April 1, 2013 all ICF members will be required to have completed at least 60 hours of coach specific training to be a member (or maintain membership) with the ICF.
To allow adequate time for all current ICF members who have not completed the required training, ICF has developed a Provisional Member category. Current members will have one year to obtain 60 hours of coach specific training prior to the policy taking full effect on April 1, 2013.

Starting April 1, 2012, there will be the following ICF Membership categories:
For more information on each membership category click links below.

Also beginning April 1, 2012, an ICF Student Membership will be available for new ICF members.

Definition of Training that is accepted as coach specific training:
The 60 hours of coach-specific training needed to meet the minimum eligibility requirements for ICF membership is aligned with the requirements for the ACC Portfolio Application credential path.

- All hours approved in Core Competencies will be accepted.
- A maximum of 12 hours outside of the Core Competencies will be accepted.

You must ensure your coach training meets the 60 hours of coach-specific training needed to meet the minimum eligibility requirements for ICF membership is aligned with the requirements for the Portfolio Application credential path or to make it easier that you have attended an ACTP program.

The Performance Solution coach training is a full ACTP qualification. We can also work with you to top up your existing coach training to ensure you meet the new standards.

Please contact ailsa@theperformancesolution.com to arrange a discussion understand your personal learning journey