Key Facts
Key Facts
Develop specialist, evidence-informed coaching skills to support the wellbeing of children and young people. This Level 6 diploma blends neuroscience, developmental theory, trauma-informed practice, creative interventions and leadership skills so you can design and deliver measurable, ethical wellbeing programmes across schools, youth services and family settings.
This Level 6 Diploma gives experienced practitioners advanced competence in promoting child and adolescent wellbeing through coaching. You will learn to assess wellbeing determinants, design trauma-informed and inclusive interventions, lead multi-agency work and evaluate outcomes using practitioner research. Graduates leave able to create, run and evaluate wellbeing programmes and to offer high-quality evidence-based coaching to children, young people and their families.
Who this course is for
Normally a Level 5 qualification in coaching (such as our programmes), youth work, early years, psychology, social care, or equivalent professional experience is required for entry. However, please contact us if you feel you have appropriate lived or work experiences, please do apply!
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.
Develop specialist, evidence-informed coaching skills to support the wellbeing of children and young people. This Level 6 diploma blends neuroscience, developmental theory, trauma-informed practice, creative interventions and leadership skills so you can design and deliver measurable, ethical wellbeing programmes across schools, youth services and family settings.
This Level 6 Diploma gives experienced practitioners advanced competence in promoting child and adolescent wellbeing through coaching. You will learn to assess wellbeing determinants, design trauma-informed and inclusive interventions, lead multi-agency work and evaluate outcomes using practitioner research. Graduates leave able to create, run and evaluate wellbeing programmes and to offer high-quality evidence-based coaching to children, young people and their families.
Who this course is for
- Qualified coaches working with children and young people who wish to specialise in wellbeing.
- Senior youth workers, pastoral leads and therapeutic practitioners seeking a coherent coaching framework.
- Education and third-sector professionals wanting to lead wellbeing programmes or develop evidence-based practice.
- Parents/Carers who are interested in a thorough learning programme and ready to build a career working with children and/or young people
Normally a Level 5 qualification in coaching (such as our programmes), youth work, early years, psychology, social care, or equivalent professional experience is required for entry. However, please contact us if you feel you have appropriate lived or work experiences, please do apply!
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.
Syllabus
Syllabus
The diploma begins by exploring the theories of wellbeing in childhood and adolescence, giving you a deep understanding of the frameworks and research that underpin how children thrive. You’ll look at positive psychology, resilience, and self-determination theories, as well as global and cultural perspectives. This sets the foundation for recognising what really matters to children and young people’s wellbeing today.
Building on this, you’ll study advanced child and adolescent development, learning how cognitive, emotional and social growth affects wellbeing across different ages. You’ll critically examine the influence of relationships, from family and peers to digital communities, and explore how to adapt your coaching to support children at key transition points, such as starting school or entering adolescence.
The programme then moves into practical coaching models and interventions, equipping you with a toolkit of evidence-based approaches to promote wellbeing. You’ll practise using creative, play-based and resilience-focused interventions, and learn how to apply trauma-informed and strengths-based methods. You’ll also be challenged to develop your own integrated coaching framework that reflects your values and practice.
A core part of the diploma is focused on trauma-informed and inclusive practice, where you’ll learn to recognise the impact of early adversity, adapt your approach for diverse needs, and ensure your coaching is culturally competent and accessible. This will help you work confidently and ethically with children from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
You’ll also develop as a practitioner-researcher by designing and conducting a small-scale inquiry into wellbeing coaching. This gives you hands-on experience of gathering and analysing evidence, and the chance to contribute to new insights in the field. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use research not just to inform your practice but also to shape and evaluate the programmes you deliver.
The diploma brings everything together through reflective and ethical leadership. You’ll refine your ability to make sound ethical decisions, manage safeguarding dilemmas, and lead others in promoting wellbeing. You’ll develop your own reflective leadership framework, preparing you to guide practice in your workplace and influence the wider field of child and young person wellbeing coaching.
The diploma begins by exploring the theories of wellbeing in childhood and adolescence, giving you a deep understanding of the frameworks and research that underpin how children thrive. You’ll look at positive psychology, resilience, and self-determination theories, as well as global and cultural perspectives. This sets the foundation for recognising what really matters to children and young people’s wellbeing today.
Building on this, you’ll study advanced child and adolescent development, learning how cognitive, emotional and social growth affects wellbeing across different ages. You’ll critically examine the influence of relationships, from family and peers to digital communities, and explore how to adapt your coaching to support children at key transition points, such as starting school or entering adolescence.
The programme then moves into practical coaching models and interventions, equipping you with a toolkit of evidence-based approaches to promote wellbeing. You’ll practise using creative, play-based and resilience-focused interventions, and learn how to apply trauma-informed and strengths-based methods. You’ll also be challenged to develop your own integrated coaching framework that reflects your values and practice.
A core part of the diploma is focused on trauma-informed and inclusive practice, where you’ll learn to recognise the impact of early adversity, adapt your approach for diverse needs, and ensure your coaching is culturally competent and accessible. This will help you work confidently and ethically with children from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
You’ll also develop as a practitioner-researcher by designing and conducting a small-scale inquiry into wellbeing coaching. This gives you hands-on experience of gathering and analysing evidence, and the chance to contribute to new insights in the field. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use research not just to inform your practice but also to shape and evaluate the programmes you deliver.
The diploma brings everything together through reflective and ethical leadership. You’ll refine your ability to make sound ethical decisions, manage safeguarding dilemmas, and lead others in promoting wellbeing. You’ll develop your own reflective leadership framework, preparing you to guide practice in your workplace and influence the wider field of child and young person wellbeing coaching.
Assessments
Assessments
Learners will be assessed through a portfolio-based approach, ensuring they can demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical application of advanced therapeutic play techniques. The assessment methods include:
Each unit's evidence will be compiled into a comprehensive portfolio, which will be assessed against the learning outcomes and professional competencies of the course. The flexible nature of the assignments ensures accessibility for learners working in different professional settings.
Learners will be assessed through a portfolio-based approach, ensuring they can demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical application of advanced therapeutic play techniques. The assessment methods include:
- Case Study Evaluations – Learners will analyse real or simulated case studies, identifying best practices, ethical considerations, and areas for intervention.
- Intervention Plans – Learners will design and justify intervention plans tailored to different needs, such as trauma, neurodiversity, and family engagement.
- Reflective Practice Journals – Ongoing self-reflection and critical analysis of their learning journey, including personal insights and areas for professional growth.
- Research Projects – Learners will conduct research on a relevant topic, critically evaluating literature, ethical considerations, and implications for practice.
- Practical Application Tasks – Learners will develop, trial, and evaluate therapeutic play strategies, demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge in a practical setting.
- Written Assignments – Learners will submit essays or reports exploring key theoretical frameworks, leadership in play practice, and advocacy strategies.
- Professional Discussion & Supervision Reflections – Learners may engage in recorded professional discussions or reflections on supervision experiences, highlighting best practices and ethical considerations.
Each unit's evidence will be compiled into a comprehensive portfolio, which will be assessed against the learning outcomes and professional competencies of the course. The flexible nature of the assignments ensures accessibility for learners working in different professional settings.
F.A.Qs
Can I run a therapeutic practice with this course?
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, CACHE, 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.
Is the course online?
The course is a mixture 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 enhance your therapeutic role from the skills you learnt in your Level 3 Therapeutic Play Techniques and/or Level 5 Therapeutic Play Coaching Diplomas. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 6 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. The stipulations are as follows (as per our T&Cs) - you must make a submission inside a 365 day period, or you will become deregisterd. You are also required to complete within a 3-year period, as per awarding organisation requirements.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your level 6 certificate from CACHE, the awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH, and a badge of excellence from the Association of Child and Family Coaches. CACHE certificates take up to 12 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 6 before?
Level 6 is equivalent in its level of study to the third year of an undergraduate degree. Due to the contents of the course, you will have been required to meet one of the following:
- The Level 3 in therapeutic Play Techniques and a Level 5 in an allied subject such as early Years or Education (or the Level 3 plus related demonstratable experience equivalent to the level 5)
- The Level 5 in Therapeutic Play Coaching.
With the above, and our support with the academic demands, you will be able to succeed at level 6.
When can I start?
At NCCE, we have rolling start dates. You can begin your learning at any time. Once you have paid for your course, or paid your deposit, you will be given access to your personalised portfolio within 24 hours.
How long does it take?
When you first enrol with us, you will develop a Personal Learning Plan with your tutor, adding target dates that you can fit around your current commitments and lifestyle. We recommend that you spend between 4 and 6 weeks on a unit or block, but that can be extended or shortened. You have control over your learning journey and we support you every step of the way.
What support do I get?
At NCCE, all our qualifications are delivered through a blend of online interactive learning with as many 121 live sessions on Zoom with your personal tutor as you need. These sessions are available to book in the day, evening, and during a weekend using your tutor's interactive calendar, which is accessible directly from your NCCE Learning Centre account.
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!
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, CACHE, 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.
Is the course online?
The course is a mixture 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 enhance your therapeutic role from the skills you learnt in your Level 3 Therapeutic Play Techniques and/or Level 5 Therapeutic Play Coaching Diplomas. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 6 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. The stipulations are as follows (as per our T&Cs) - you must make a submission inside a 365 day period, or you will become deregisterd. You are also required to complete within a 3-year period, as per awarding organisation requirements.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your level 6 certificate from CACHE, the awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH, and a badge of excellence from the Association of Child and Family Coaches. CACHE certificates take up to 12 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 6 before?
Level 6 is equivalent in its level of study to the third year of an undergraduate degree. Due to the contents of the course, you will have been required to meet one of the following:
- The Level 3 in therapeutic Play Techniques and a Level 5 in an allied subject such as early Years or Education (or the Level 3 plus related demonstratable experience equivalent to the level 5)
- The Level 5 in Therapeutic Play Coaching.
With the above, and our support with the academic demands, you will be able to succeed at level 6.
When can I start?
At NCCE, we have rolling start dates. You can begin your learning at any time. Once you have paid for your course, or paid your deposit, you will be given access to your personalised portfolio within 24 hours.
How long does it take?
When you first enrol with us, you will develop a Personal Learning Plan with your tutor, adding target dates that you can fit around your current commitments and lifestyle. We recommend that you spend between 4 and 6 weeks on a unit or block, but that can be extended or shortened. You have control over your learning journey and we support you every step of the way.
What support do I get?
At NCCE, all our qualifications are delivered through a blend of online interactive learning with as many 121 live sessions on Zoom with your personal tutor as you need. These sessions are available to book in the day, evening, and during a weekend using your tutor's interactive calendar, which is accessible directly from your NCCE Learning Centre account.
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!
