Coaches opt for self-regulation to tackle unqualified peers

Most coaches would prefer to see self-regulation rather than government intervention to tackle fears that burgeoning numbers of unqualified people entering the profession could damage its reputation.

Although the coalition government has no current plans to regulate the industry, training body, the Coaching Academy, has taken a first step in this direction by sponsoring The National Occupation Standards in Coaching and Mentoring framework for future NVQs to provide a benchmark for employers to judge quality.