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Begin a new career as a Therapeutic Children's and Youth Coach! Gain the qualifications, professional accreditation and membership, and insurance to practice, or use the skills and knowledge in your current career!
Begin a new career as a Therapeutic Children's and Youth Coach! Gain the qualifications, professional accreditation and membership, and insurance to practice, or use the skills and knowledge in your current career!
Key Facts
The Level 5 Diploma in Child and Young Person Therapeutic Coaching Practice aims to provide learners with an understanding of therapeutic coaching techniques, focusing on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
The course is designed for those who wish to advance their knowledge in therapeutic coaching or set up their own practice in therapy or coaching.
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from the Skills and Education Group's Quality Licence Scheme, one of the UK's largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, and the opportunity to become a member of the professional coaching and psychotherapy body, the ACCPH. Additionally, you will receive automatic entry to the Association of Child and Family Coaches (ACFC), fully meeting their ethical framework. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Coach or Practitioner with your own Therapy or Coaching Practice Setting.
This is an incredible opportunity for existing coaches or therapists to add play to their toolkit, or for those interested in starting their own coaching or therapeutic practice with children and young people.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
- developing skills in therapeutic coaching
- understanding child development and psychology
- learning about safeguarding and child protection
- applying ethical principles in practice
The course is designed for those who wish to advance their knowledge in therapeutic coaching or set up their own practice in therapy or coaching.
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from the Skills and Education Group's Quality Licence Scheme, one of the UK's largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, and the opportunity to become a member of the professional coaching and psychotherapy body, the ACCPH. Additionally, you will receive automatic entry to the Association of Child and Family Coaches (ACFC), fully meeting their ethical framework. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Coach or Practitioner with your own Therapy or Coaching Practice Setting.
This is an incredible opportunity for existing coaches or therapists to add play to their toolkit, or for those interested in starting their own coaching or therapeutic practice with children and young people.
Syllabus
Unit 1: Foundations of Wellbeing and Mental Health in Child and Young Person Coaching
This unit explores the concepts of mental health and wellbeing, focusing on the differences in needs between younger children and adolescents. It also covers the roles and responsibilities of a coach in supporting mental health and the holistic approach to wellbeing.
Unit 2: Professional Relationships and Communication Skills in Therapeutic Coaching Practice
Here, learners explore the dynamics of therapeutic relationships, effective communication techniques, engagement with children and families, and the impact of non-verbal communication in therapeutic coaching.
Unit 3: Child Development and Child Psychology
This unit focuses on theories of child development, psychological aspects of child behaviour, and the integration of this knowledge into practical coaching strategies.
Unit 4: Coaching Techniques and Positive Psychology Strategies for Emotional Resilience and Wellbeing
Learners will understand positive psychology strategies, building emotional resilience, enhancing wellbeing, and creating a positive coaching environment.
Unit 5: Working with Diverse and Complex Needs in Therapeutic Coaching Practice
This unit addresses coaching children with diverse needs, including those from non-English speaking backgrounds, working with traumatised children, and engaging children with additional and special educational needs.
Unit 6: Safeguarding and Child Protection for Child and Young Person Coaches
This unit covers safeguarding principles, signs of abuse and neglect, legal and reporting obligations, emphasizing the critical role of safeguarding in coaching practice.
Unit 7: Ethics and Professional Practice in Child and Young Person Coaching
This unit focuses on ethical principles, applying ethical standards in practice, and understanding legal and professional responsibilities.
Unit 8: Business Skills for Child and Young Person Therapeutic Coaches
This unit is designed to help learners understand the key components of setting up and running a coaching business, developing marketing strategies, and managing financial aspects.
Unit 9: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasises the importance of continuous learning, developing strategies for effective networking, and understanding resources and organizations that contribute to professional development in coaching.
Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment
You will complete a practical assessment with other students as a part of this programme. This will be conducted live, and online. There will be a range of dates to select from and this will allow you to demonstrate your own practice, receive feedback, and reflect.
Upon successful completion of your portfolio of evidence and your practical assessment, you will be awarded your certificate and accreditation with the ability to set up in practice.
You will complete a practical assessment with other students as a part of this programme. This will be conducted live, and online. There will be a range of dates to select from and this will allow you to demonstrate your own practice, receive feedback, and reflect.
Upon successful completion of your portfolio of evidence and your practical assessment, you will be awarded your certificate and accreditation with the ability to set up in practice.
F.A.Qs
F.A.Qs
Can I run a coaching practice with this course?
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, Skills and Education Group via their Quality Licence certification scheme, you will be able to apply for professional membership with the ACCPH. The ACCPH is a professional body for coaches, counsellors, and psychotherapists. With their membership, you will be able to apply for insurance to practice. You are also able to list your services on their site. Please bear in mind, that to practice, you will need to take additional considerations for working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, including undertaking an enhanced DBS certificate. You are also automatically invited to register with the Association of Child and Family Coaches, an international ethical body that is designed purposefully for Therapeutic Coaches working with parents, families, and children.
Is the course online?
The course is a blend of synchronous and asynchronous in its learning but is entirely online. You will complete a mixture of live online sessions over the Zoom platform, engaging in the practical skills to prepare you for your therapeutic role. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform. You will be able to access as many 121 Zoom sessions with your tutor as you need.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. At the start of your course, you set your own target dates. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 5 qualification. However, we are here to help. You can also book 121 sessions with your tutor if you need additional support. If you need longer, let us know. Something to consider: you must submit a unit inside a 12 month period to remain active, or you will need to re-enrol. You must complete your course in full in a 3-year period or you will be de-registered from the awarding organisation.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 QLS certificate from the Skills and Education Group, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. SEG QLS certificates take around 4 weeks after completion to arrive. Please note, we send certificates once all payments are settled if you have chosen to pay by installments.
What if I have not studied at level 5 before?
Level 5 is equivalent in its level of study to the second year of an undergraduate degree or a foundation degree. We know this can be daunting if you have not studied at this level before or if you have not studied for a while. Don't worry, our tutors are here to support you. In addition, you may consider taking one of ourlevel 3 programmes in the first instance: CACHE Accredited Level 3 in Therapeutic Play Techniques or the Level 3 in Coaching and Therapeutic Practice with Children and Families.
What if I have more questions?
Please click on "Talk to Us!" at the top of this page and we will reach out to you!
Can I run a coaching practice with this course?
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, Skills and Education Group via their Quality Licence certification scheme, you will be able to apply for professional membership with the ACCPH. The ACCPH is a professional body for coaches, counsellors, and psychotherapists. With their membership, you will be able to apply for insurance to practice. You are also able to list your services on their site. Please bear in mind, that to practice, you will need to take additional considerations for working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, including undertaking an enhanced DBS certificate. You are also automatically invited to register with the Association of Child and Family Coaches, an international ethical body that is designed purposefully for Therapeutic Coaches working with parents, families, and children.
Is the course online?
The course is a blend of synchronous and asynchronous in its learning but is entirely online. You will complete a mixture of live online sessions over the Zoom platform, engaging in the practical skills to prepare you for your therapeutic role. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform. You will be able to access as many 121 Zoom sessions with your tutor as you need.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. At the start of your course, you set your own target dates. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 5 qualification. However, we are here to help. You can also book 121 sessions with your tutor if you need additional support. If you need longer, let us know. Something to consider: you must submit a unit inside a 12 month period to remain active, or you will need to re-enrol. You must complete your course in full in a 3-year period or you will be de-registered from the awarding organisation.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 QLS certificate from the Skills and Education Group, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. SEG QLS certificates take around 4 weeks after completion to arrive. Please note, we send certificates once all payments are settled if you have chosen to pay by installments.
What if I have not studied at level 5 before?
Level 5 is equivalent in its level of study to the second year of an undergraduate degree or a foundation degree. We know this can be daunting if you have not studied at this level before or if you have not studied for a while. Don't worry, our tutors are here to support you. In addition, you may consider taking one of ourlevel 3 programmes in the first instance: CACHE Accredited Level 3 in Therapeutic Play Techniques or the Level 3 in Coaching and Therapeutic Practice with Children and Families.
What if I have more questions?
Please click on "Talk to Us!" at the top of this page and we will reach out to you!
