Level 5 Diploma in Child and Family Happiness Sciences
Key Facts
Key Facts
The Level 5 Diploma in Child and Family Happiness Sciences equips you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to promote emotional wellbeing, positive relationships and sustainable happiness within children, young people and family systems. The programme develops understanding of emotional health, resilience, connection, play-based wellbeing, strengths-focused practice and coaching approaches that support families to thrive. You will gain the professional competence to design, deliver and evaluate happiness-focused interventions across education, coaching, wellbeing and family support contexts.
By undertaking this programme, you will:
Upon completion of the programme, 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 course is perfect for:
You’ll explore:
• The foundations of happiness and wellbeing
• Emotional health and regulation
• Strengthening family relationships
• Resilience and strengths-based practice
• Play-based wellbeing strategies
• Coaching families for long-term happiness
Successful learners may progress to:
The Level 5 Diploma in Child and Family Happiness Sciences equips you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to promote emotional wellbeing, positive relationships and sustainable happiness within children, young people and family systems. The programme develops understanding of emotional health, resilience, connection, play-based wellbeing, strengths-focused practice and coaching approaches that support families to thrive. You will gain the professional competence to design, deliver and evaluate happiness-focused interventions across education, coaching, wellbeing and family support contexts.
By undertaking this programme, you will:
- Understand the science and theory of happiness and wellbeing
- Develop skills to support emotional regulation and mental wellbeing
- Promote positive family relationships and connection
- Build resilience and strengths within children and families
- Use play, joy and daily wellbeing practices to enhance quality of life
- Apply coaching approaches to sustain long-term wellbeing outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, 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 course is perfect for:
- Coaches and therapists
- educators and early years practitioners
- family support workers
- parents seeking professional wellbeing careers
You’ll explore:
• The foundations of happiness and wellbeing
• Emotional health and regulation
• Strengthening family relationships
• Resilience and strengths-based practice
• Play-based wellbeing strategies
• Coaching families for long-term happiness
Successful learners may progress to:
- Level 6 Advanced Diplomas
- wellbeing leadership roles
- therapeutic coaching practice
- family support services
Syllabus
🌿 Level 5 Diploma in Child and Family Happiness Sciences
Syllabus Overview
This Level 5 Diploma offers a comprehensive and applied exploration of what it truly means for children and families to experience happiness, emotional wellbeing and long-term flourishing. Blending evidence-informed theory with practical coaching and wellbeing strategies, the programme supports learners to move beyond problem-focused approaches and into strengths-based, preventative and relationship-centred practice.
Across six in-depth units, learners will develop the knowledge, confidence and professional skillset required to support emotional regulation, resilience, connection and joy within diverse family contexts. The course combines elements of positive psychology, child development, family systems, coaching and therapeutic practice, ensuring learners are equipped to apply their learning in real-world scenarios.
📘 Unit 1: Foundations of Happiness and Wellbeing in Children and Families
This unit introduces learners to the core concepts of happiness and wellbeing, exploring how these ideas are understood across psychology, education and family life. Learners will examine the emotional, social and psychological dimensions of wellbeing, alongside how happiness develops across childhood and into family systems.
The unit also explores key influences on wellbeing, including relationships, environment, routine and life experiences. Learners will critically consider how adversity, stress and wider societal factors can impact happiness, while also identifying protective factors that support children and families to thrive.
Wellbeing models and frameworks are introduced to provide a structured understanding of how happiness can be supported in practice, enabling learners to begin applying theory to real-life family contexts.
In this unit, you will:
💛 Unit 2: Emotional Regulation and Positive Mental Health
This unit focuses on emotional development and the essential role of regulation in supporting mental health and wellbeing. Learners will explore how children develop emotional awareness, how emotions are expressed, and how families can support healthy emotional development.
A key focus of the unit is the distinction between self-regulation and co-regulation, with practical strategies to support both children and adults in managing emotions effectively. Learners will explore a range of techniques, including sensory strategies, communication approaches and relational support methods.
The unit also introduces preventative approaches to mental health, supporting learners to recognise early signs of emotional difficulty and implement strategies that promote long-term wellbeing.
In this unit, you will:
🤝 Unit 3: Family Relationships, Connection and Belonging
Strong, secure relationships are at the heart of happiness and wellbeing. This unit explores the role of attachment, connection and communication in shaping emotional security within families.
Learners will examine how positive relationships support confidence, resilience and emotional health, as well as how challenges within family dynamics can impact wellbeing. Practical strategies for strengthening communication, resolving conflict and building trust are explored in depth.
The concept of belonging is central to this unit, with a focus on routines, shared experiences and family identity as key contributors to emotional security and happiness.
In this unit, you will:
🌱 Unit 4: Strengths-Based and Resilience-Focused Practice
This unit introduces a strengths-based approach to working with children and families, shifting focus from difficulties to capabilities, potential and growth. Learners will develop the ability to identify and build on strengths within both individuals and family systems.
Resilience is explored as a key component of happiness, with practical strategies to support children and families in navigating challenges, adapting to change and developing emotional strength.
The unit also considers how practitioners can support families through difficult experiences, using wellbeing-focused approaches that prioritise empowerment, confidence and long-term development.
In this unit, you will:
🎨 Unit 5: Play, Joy and Meaningful Experiences in Family Life
This unit explores the powerful role of play, joy and shared experiences in supporting happiness and emotional wellbeing. Learners will examine how play contributes to connection, expression and mental health, not only for children but across the whole family.
The unit focuses on designing meaningful, inclusive and accessible wellbeing activities that promote joy and engagement. Learners will also explore everyday happiness habits, including routines, mindfulness and gratitude practices, and how these can be embedded into family life.
This unit is highly practical, supporting learners to design and implement activities that create positive emotional experiences and strengthen relationships.
In this unit, you will:
🌍 Unit 6: Coaching Strategies for Sustainable Family Happiness
The final unit brings together learning from across the programme, focusing on how to apply coaching strategies to support long-term family wellbeing. Learners will explore professional coaching approaches, ethical practice and the role of the practitioner in supporting change.
The unit includes assessing family needs, designing tailored wellbeing plans and implementing interventions that promote sustainable happiness. Learners will also develop skills in evaluating impact, reflecting on practice and continuously improving their approach.
This unit prepares learners for professional practice, whether working independently or within organisations.
In this unit, you will:
Syllabus Overview
This Level 5 Diploma offers a comprehensive and applied exploration of what it truly means for children and families to experience happiness, emotional wellbeing and long-term flourishing. Blending evidence-informed theory with practical coaching and wellbeing strategies, the programme supports learners to move beyond problem-focused approaches and into strengths-based, preventative and relationship-centred practice.
Across six in-depth units, learners will develop the knowledge, confidence and professional skillset required to support emotional regulation, resilience, connection and joy within diverse family contexts. The course combines elements of positive psychology, child development, family systems, coaching and therapeutic practice, ensuring learners are equipped to apply their learning in real-world scenarios.
📘 Unit 1: Foundations of Happiness and Wellbeing in Children and Families
This unit introduces learners to the core concepts of happiness and wellbeing, exploring how these ideas are understood across psychology, education and family life. Learners will examine the emotional, social and psychological dimensions of wellbeing, alongside how happiness develops across childhood and into family systems.
The unit also explores key influences on wellbeing, including relationships, environment, routine and life experiences. Learners will critically consider how adversity, stress and wider societal factors can impact happiness, while also identifying protective factors that support children and families to thrive.
Wellbeing models and frameworks are introduced to provide a structured understanding of how happiness can be supported in practice, enabling learners to begin applying theory to real-life family contexts.
In this unit, you will:
- Explore definitions and theories of happiness and wellbeing
- Understand how wellbeing develops across childhood
- Analyse factors that influence family happiness
- Examine the impact of stress, trauma and environment
- Apply wellbeing models to practice scenarios
💛 Unit 2: Emotional Regulation and Positive Mental Health
This unit focuses on emotional development and the essential role of regulation in supporting mental health and wellbeing. Learners will explore how children develop emotional awareness, how emotions are expressed, and how families can support healthy emotional development.
A key focus of the unit is the distinction between self-regulation and co-regulation, with practical strategies to support both children and adults in managing emotions effectively. Learners will explore a range of techniques, including sensory strategies, communication approaches and relational support methods.
The unit also introduces preventative approaches to mental health, supporting learners to recognise early signs of emotional difficulty and implement strategies that promote long-term wellbeing.
In this unit, you will:
- Understand emotional development across childhood
- Explore self-regulation and co-regulation strategies
- Learn practical techniques to support emotional wellbeing
- Identify early indicators of mental health challenges
- Apply preventative approaches to family wellbeing
🤝 Unit 3: Family Relationships, Connection and Belonging
Strong, secure relationships are at the heart of happiness and wellbeing. This unit explores the role of attachment, connection and communication in shaping emotional security within families.
Learners will examine how positive relationships support confidence, resilience and emotional health, as well as how challenges within family dynamics can impact wellbeing. Practical strategies for strengthening communication, resolving conflict and building trust are explored in depth.
The concept of belonging is central to this unit, with a focus on routines, shared experiences and family identity as key contributors to emotional security and happiness.
In this unit, you will:
- Understand the role of attachment and secure relationships
- Explore communication strategies within families
- Learn approaches to conflict resolution
- Promote belonging and emotional security
- Strengthen family connection and identity
🌱 Unit 4: Strengths-Based and Resilience-Focused Practice
This unit introduces a strengths-based approach to working with children and families, shifting focus from difficulties to capabilities, potential and growth. Learners will develop the ability to identify and build on strengths within both individuals and family systems.
Resilience is explored as a key component of happiness, with practical strategies to support children and families in navigating challenges, adapting to change and developing emotional strength.
The unit also considers how practitioners can support families through difficult experiences, using wellbeing-focused approaches that prioritise empowerment, confidence and long-term development.
In this unit, you will:
- Apply strengths-based approaches in practice
- Identify and develop family and individual strengths
- Understand resilience and coping strategies
- Support families through challenges and change
- Create wellbeing-focused support plans
🎨 Unit 5: Play, Joy and Meaningful Experiences in Family Life
This unit explores the powerful role of play, joy and shared experiences in supporting happiness and emotional wellbeing. Learners will examine how play contributes to connection, expression and mental health, not only for children but across the whole family.
The unit focuses on designing meaningful, inclusive and accessible wellbeing activities that promote joy and engagement. Learners will also explore everyday happiness habits, including routines, mindfulness and gratitude practices, and how these can be embedded into family life.
This unit is highly practical, supporting learners to design and implement activities that create positive emotional experiences and strengthen relationships.
In this unit, you will:
- Understand the role of play in emotional wellbeing
- Design meaningful and inclusive family activities
- Promote joy, connection and shared experiences
- Explore mindfulness and gratitude practices
- Embed everyday happiness habits into family life
🌍 Unit 6: Coaching Strategies for Sustainable Family Happiness
The final unit brings together learning from across the programme, focusing on how to apply coaching strategies to support long-term family wellbeing. Learners will explore professional coaching approaches, ethical practice and the role of the practitioner in supporting change.
The unit includes assessing family needs, designing tailored wellbeing plans and implementing interventions that promote sustainable happiness. Learners will also develop skills in evaluating impact, reflecting on practice and continuously improving their approach.
This unit prepares learners for professional practice, whether working independently or within organisations.
In this unit, you will:
- Understand coaching approaches in family wellbeing
- Assess family needs and wellbeing priorities
- Design personalised happiness and wellbeing plans
- Apply ethical and professional practice
- Evaluate impact and reflect on effectiveness
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!
