BRAND NEW! Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Holistic Sleep Coaching with Babies, Children, and Families - ACCPH Accredited | ACFC Membership and Accreditation | SEG QLS Certified
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BRAND NEW COURSE! Save £1000 until 15th June on this new programme - a great next step from the Level 3 Holistic Sleep Diploma, or step straight in at Level 5.
Key Facts
Key Facts
The Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Holistic Sleep Coaching is a unique, comprehensive qualification designed for professionals who want to offer gentle, responsive, and evidence-informed sleep support to families. Going far beyond traditional sleep training, this diploma focuses on the emotional, developmental, and cultural needs of babies and children while equipping practitioners with coaching strategies that work in the real world.
This Skills and Education Group QLS-endorsed and ACCPH-accredited qualification is ideal for professionals working with families in early years, health, or coaching contexts who want to move away from rigid, behavioural sleep training and instead offer bespoke, relationship-led support based on the latest neuroscience and developmental research.
Objectives: By the end of the qualification, you will be able to:
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 in play-based therapies.
The Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Holistic Sleep Coaching is a unique, comprehensive qualification designed for professionals who want to offer gentle, responsive, and evidence-informed sleep support to families. Going far beyond traditional sleep training, this diploma focuses on the emotional, developmental, and cultural needs of babies and children while equipping practitioners with coaching strategies that work in the real world.
This Skills and Education Group QLS-endorsed and ACCPH-accredited qualification is ideal for professionals working with families in early years, health, or coaching contexts who want to move away from rigid, behavioural sleep training and instead offer bespoke, relationship-led support based on the latest neuroscience and developmental research.
Objectives: By the end of the qualification, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of infant and child sleep science, neurodevelopment, and the biological processes that influence sleep behaviours.
- Assess and interpret sleep needs and challenges through a holistic, child-centred lens, considering health, emotional wellbeing, and family dynamics.
- Apply attachment theory and emotional regulation principles to support families with gentle, responsive sleep solutions.
- Design and implement tailored sleep plans that are developmentally appropriate, evidence-based, and co-created with parents and caregivers.
- Critically evaluate cultural, ethical, and safeguarding factors in sleep coaching practice, ensuring inclusive, anti-discriminatory support.
- Communicate effectively and coach with empathy, empowering families to make informed decisions and implement consistent, responsive strategies.
- Reflect on and improve their own practice, using supervision, feedback, and reflective models to maintain professional growth and resilience.
- Operate professionally and ethically within the limits of their role, recognising when to refer and how to uphold legal responsibilities.
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 in play-based therapies.
Syllabus
Syllabus
Unit 1: Sleep Science and NeurodevelopmentExplore the biological and neurological foundations of sleep in infancy and early childhood. Learn how brain development, sleep stages, and environmental influences shape sleep behaviour and how to assess and interpret sleep patterns.
Understand infant and child sleep from a biological and neurological perspective. Explore:
Unit 2: Infant and Child Wellbeing and SleepExamine the role of nutrition, illness, emotional security, and physical health in sleep. Understand the impact of family stress and caregiving on a child’s sleep and develop wellbeing-focused sleep strategies.
Examine how a child’s health and emotional wellbeing influence their sleep:
Explore sleep through the lens of attachment theory and emotional development
Unit 4: Cultural Responsiveness in Sleep CoachingDevelop cultural competence in sleep support. Understand how cultural norms influence sleep expectations, and adapt your coaching to respect traditions while promoting safe, responsive care.
Sleep is shaped by culture. In this unit, you will:
Unit 5: Family-Centred Sleep Coaching PracticeLearn how to coach in partnership with families. Co-create customised sleep plans that fit their routines, values, and needs. Build confidence and connection through evidence-informed, compassionate support.
Position yourself as a collaborative guide, not a prescriber. You’ll learn how to:
Unit 6: Ethical Practice in Sleep CoachingUnderstand your professional responsibilities, scope of practice, and legal obligations. Learn how to apply ethical decision-making when faced with challenges and communicate with integrity and transparency.
Professionalism matters. This unit will explore:
Unit 7: Safeguarding Babies and ChildrenGain essential safeguarding knowledge specific to sleep coaching contexts. Learn to recognise signs of risk, respond appropriately, and understand your duty of care when working with vulnerable children and families.
Sleep coaches are in a unique position to notice risk. This vital unit will help you:
Unit 8: Reflective Practice and Professional DevelopmentDevelop your capacity for ongoing learning, self-reflection, and peer supervision. Build a professional development plan and evaluate your own practice to ensure continued growth and quality support.
Stay effective and resilient by embedding reflection into your work:
Unit 1: Sleep Science and NeurodevelopmentExplore the biological and neurological foundations of sleep in infancy and early childhood. Learn how brain development, sleep stages, and environmental influences shape sleep behaviour and how to assess and interpret sleep patterns.
Understand infant and child sleep from a biological and neurological perspective. Explore:
- Circadian rhythms, sleep stages and homeostatic sleep drive
- Brain development and its role in sleep behaviour
- Age-specific sleep needs
- How to assess and interpret sleep patterns using tools such as sleep diaries
Unit 2: Infant and Child Wellbeing and SleepExamine the role of nutrition, illness, emotional security, and physical health in sleep. Understand the impact of family stress and caregiving on a child’s sleep and develop wellbeing-focused sleep strategies.
Examine how a child’s health and emotional wellbeing influence their sleep:
- The impact of feeding, illness, developmental leaps and daily routines
- Emotional stress, separation anxiety, and family dynamics
- Safe sleep environments in line with SIDS prevention guidance
- Designing holistic plans to optimise wellbeing and sleep
Explore sleep through the lens of attachment theory and emotional development
- Types of attachment and their impact on sleep behaviours
- Co-regulation and the path to self-soothing
- Gentle interventions for night waking, bedtime resistance, nightmares and anxiety
- The role of the parent-child bond in supporting emotional resilience
Unit 4: Cultural Responsiveness in Sleep CoachingDevelop cultural competence in sleep support. Understand how cultural norms influence sleep expectations, and adapt your coaching to respect traditions while promoting safe, responsive care.
Sleep is shaped by culture. In this unit, you will:
- Learn about global variations in sleep expectations and practices
- Develop cultural competence and challenge unconscious bias
- Adapt your sleep support to align with diverse family values and traditions
- Communicate sensitively and respectfully across cultural contexts
Unit 5: Family-Centred Sleep Coaching PracticeLearn how to coach in partnership with families. Co-create customised sleep plans that fit their routines, values, and needs. Build confidence and connection through evidence-informed, compassionate support.
Position yourself as a collaborative guide, not a prescriber. You’ll learn how to:
- Gather meaningful information from families
- Co-create realistic, bespoke sleep plans that suit the child’s development and the family’s lifestyle
- Set achievable goals and adapt plans as needed
- Coach parents with empathy, encouragement, and clarity
Unit 6: Ethical Practice in Sleep CoachingUnderstand your professional responsibilities, scope of practice, and legal obligations. Learn how to apply ethical decision-making when faced with challenges and communicate with integrity and transparency.
Professionalism matters. This unit will explore:
- Ethical principles such as autonomy, beneficence and confidentiality
- The limits of your role and when to refer to other professionals
- Clear, values-led decision-making in challenging situations
- Legal requirements around data, consent, safeguarding and equal access
Unit 7: Safeguarding Babies and ChildrenGain essential safeguarding knowledge specific to sleep coaching contexts. Learn to recognise signs of risk, respond appropriately, and understand your duty of care when working with vulnerable children and families.
Sleep coaches are in a unique position to notice risk. This vital unit will help you:
- Understand your duty of care and local safeguarding legislation
- Recognise signs of abuse or neglect that may present during your work
- Respond sensitively and appropriately if a concern arises
- Keep yourself and your clients safe, especially in lone-working situations
Unit 8: Reflective Practice and Professional DevelopmentDevelop your capacity for ongoing learning, self-reflection, and peer supervision. Build a professional development plan and evaluate your own practice to ensure continued growth and quality support.
Stay effective and resilient by embedding reflection into your work:
- Use structured reflective models like Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle
- Evaluate your own strengths, weaknesses, and decision-making
- Plan your ongoing CPD as a holistic sleep coach
- Build supervision and peer networks into your routine for long-term success
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 Holistic Sleep Coaching 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 Holistic Sleep Coaching 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!
