The Coaching at Scale (CaS) pilot was implemented between July and November 2023 by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and Dignitas. The pilot tested a structured school-based coaching model designed to strengthen instructional leadership and improve classroom practice in 25 public primary schools across Machakos and Kajiado Counties.

In each school, one Headteacher served as a Coach and one teacher as a Coachee, supported by Education Officials at the county level. The pilot aimed to understand whether the CaS framework could strengthen teacher support, improve curriculum delivery, and enhance learner engagement.

Overall, the pilot demonstrated that coaching can drive meaningful instructional improvements when embedded within school and county structures. School leaders became more intentional in observing lessons, providing feedback, and using data. Teachers adopted more learner-centered strategies, planned lessons more effectively, and demonstrated increased confidence. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) played a supportive role where they were consistently facilitated. The LeadNow digital platform further strengthened capacity through structured learning modules, although its use was limited by technical constraints.