Personalise Your Coaching Training Programme
When you join the ACFC, you will be able to develop your own Personal Learning Plan based around your own life and current commitments. The course is designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch your coaching business. Whether you're specialising in working with children, young people, or families, this comprehensive course will guide you every step of the way.
What’s Included?
What You’ll Achieve:
Start Your Coaching Journey Today!
This flexible programme is ideal for learners who want a structured yet accessible way to build their coaching career. With expert guidance and a supportive learning environment, you’ll be fully prepared to step into the world of professional coaching.
Join now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career!
Upon completing the programme, you’ll gain certification through Skills and Education Group's Quality Licence Scheme, an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, ensuring your qualification meets the highest industry standards. Your training is also accredited by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists, and Hypnotherapists), further enhancing your professional credibility. Additionally, you will become a fully accredited member of the Association for Child and Family Coaches, with a digital badge showcasing your specialist area of practice. You will be able to work with us on our Register so that we can match you with enquiring families.
You’ll also be eligible to obtain professional insurance through Westminster Indemnity or a provider of your choice, giving you the confidence and protection needed to start practising as a coach.
For UK-based learners, we also offer DBS checks to help you meet safeguarding requirements, making it easier for you to work with children, young people, and families when you join us on our Register. You’ll also be eligible to obtain professional insurance through Westminster Indemnity or your chosen provider, giving you the confidence and protection needed to start practising as a coach.
Our training is delivered in pertnership with the National College for Care and Education (NCCE), a training provider accredited by Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, including NCFE, CACHE, Open Awards, Training Qualifications UK, and the Skills and Education Group. You will reveive access to high-quality training resources - both self-paced and live training, and an awarding winning tutor. NCCE maintains an outstanding quality audit process with all their awarding organisations.
When you join the ACFC, you will be able to develop your own Personal Learning Plan based around your own life and current commitments. The course is designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch your coaching business. Whether you're specialising in working with children, young people, or families, this comprehensive course will guide you every step of the way.
What’s Included?
- One-to-One Coaching with Your Trainer:
You’ll benefit from unlimited personalised training sessions—. These sessions will help you refine your niche, address specific challenges, and prepare you for launching your coaching business. - Interactive Online Materials:
Gain access to a suite of online resources designed to deepen your understanding and provide practical tools to enhance your learning experience. - Assessment Portfolio:
Throughout the course, you’ll complete an assessment portfolio comprising both knowledge-based and practical tasks. These will allow you to apply what you’ve learned and build a foundation for real-world coaching practice.
What You’ll Achieve:
- Comprehensive knowledge of coaching practices for children, young people, and families.
- A defined niche that aligns with your passion and expertise.
- A clear business launch plan, including marketing and client acquisition strategies.
- Practical skills and a completed portfolio to demonstrate your readiness for practice.
Start Your Coaching Journey Today!
This flexible programme is ideal for learners who want a structured yet accessible way to build their coaching career. With expert guidance and a supportive learning environment, you’ll be fully prepared to step into the world of professional coaching.
Join now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career!
Upon completing the programme, you’ll gain certification through Skills and Education Group's Quality Licence Scheme, an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, ensuring your qualification meets the highest industry standards. Your training is also accredited by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists, and Hypnotherapists), further enhancing your professional credibility. Additionally, you will become a fully accredited member of the Association for Child and Family Coaches, with a digital badge showcasing your specialist area of practice. You will be able to work with us on our Register so that we can match you with enquiring families.
You’ll also be eligible to obtain professional insurance through Westminster Indemnity or a provider of your choice, giving you the confidence and protection needed to start practising as a coach.
For UK-based learners, we also offer DBS checks to help you meet safeguarding requirements, making it easier for you to work with children, young people, and families when you join us on our Register. You’ll also be eligible to obtain professional insurance through Westminster Indemnity or your chosen provider, giving you the confidence and protection needed to start practising as a coach.
Our training is delivered in pertnership with the National College for Care and Education (NCCE), a training provider accredited by Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, including NCFE, CACHE, Open Awards, Training Qualifications UK, and the Skills and Education Group. You will reveive access to high-quality training resources - both self-paced and live training, and an awarding winning tutor. NCCE maintains an outstanding quality audit process with all their awarding organisations.
Level 5 Diploma in Neurodiverse Family Coaching
This course equips coaches to support neurodiverse families, focusing on strengths and inclusive practices.
Units Include:
This course equips coaches to support neurodiverse families, focusing on strengths and inclusive practices.
Units Include:
- Foundations of Neurodiversity and Family Dynamics: Understanding neurodiversity and its impact on family relationships.
- Child Development and Psychology in Neurodiversity Coaching: Applying developmental and psychological knowledge to support neurodiverse needs.
- Communication Strategies: Effective and empathetic communication tailored to neurodiverse families.
- Coaching for Diverse Needs: Creating inclusive strategies and overcoming challenges.
- Ethics and Professional Practice: Practising within ethical boundaries and professional standards
KEY FACTS
The aim of this course is to equip coaches with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to support neurodiverse families. This includes an understanding of neurodiversity, practical coaching methods, effective communication techniques, and the promotion of inclusive practices. Coaches will learn to empower neurodiverse families by fostering a supportive environment that recognises and celebrates neurodivergent strengths, while providing strategies to address challenges in a compassionate and strengths-based manner.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
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 families.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
- Understand neurodiversity and how it impacts individuals and family dynamics.
- Develop coaching techniques that support the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals and their families.
- Create an inclusive and supportive coaching environment, focusing on strengths and empowering each family member.
- Apply effective communication methods that respect neurodiverse needs.
- Help families establish routines, strategies, and coping mechanisms that promote resilience and wellbeing.
- Practise within ethical guidelines, ensuring support is respectful, humanistic (non-medical), and family-centred.
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 families.
SYLLABUS
Unit 1: Foundations of Neurodiversity and Family Dynamics
This unit introduces the concept of neurodiversity, covering common neurodivergent conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Learners will understand the social model of neurodiversity and its significance in family coaching, exploring how neurodiversity affects family dynamics, relationships, routines, and communication. This unit also highlights the impact of pioneers like Judy Singer and Dr. Temple Grandin on the field and compares various approaches to neurodiverse family coaching.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will examine child development theories within the context of neurodiversity, learning how developmental milestones and delays might affect parenting strategies. This unit covers the psychological aspects of child behaviour and the importance of understanding these in the practice of neurodiverse family coaching, emphasizing the coach’s role in supporting parents to adapt their strategies to meet their children’s developmental needs.
Unit 3: Communication as a Neurodiversity Family Coach
Focusing on communication strategies, this unit teaches the importance of effective communication in coaching sessions with neurodiverse families. It discusses the use of open-ended questions, active listening, and the challenges and benefits these methods bring. Learners will also explore non-verbal communication and how to apply empathy and active listening techniques to achieve positive outcomes in coaching scenarios.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
This unit addresses the diverse nature of family structures and the dynamics in contemporary society. Learners will analyze different family structures and the challenges they present, developing culturally sensitive coaching practices. The unit also covers how to adapt coaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of families, focusing on overcoming biases and barriers in neurodiversity family coaching.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
Learners will delve into the ethical principles of neurodiversity family coaching, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and professional competence. This unit also discusses legal and professional responsibilities specific to the UK, guiding learners through scenarios where professional boundaries could be challenged and how to maintain ethical standards in practice.
Unit 6: Neurodiversity Family Coaching Programmes with Families
This unit focuses on implementing effective communication techniques that are neurodiverse-friendly and creating routines that support neurodivergent individuals. It discusses sensory needs and environmental adjustments, and strategies for emotional regulation and behavior management. Learners will also develop strengths-based coaching approaches to enhance family resilience and adaptability.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Neurodiversity Family Coaches
In this unit, learners acquire business skills necessary to establish and run a neurodiversity family coaching practice. Topics include legal requirements, marketing strategies, financial management, and client engagement. Learners will develop a comprehensive business plan, focusing on unique selling propositions and operational management.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will explore professional development opportunities, evaluate resources and organizations that support neurodiversity family coaching, and create a professional development plan. This unit also discusses how effective networking can enhance a coach's professional growth and practice.
This unit introduces the concept of neurodiversity, covering common neurodivergent conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Learners will understand the social model of neurodiversity and its significance in family coaching, exploring how neurodiversity affects family dynamics, relationships, routines, and communication. This unit also highlights the impact of pioneers like Judy Singer and Dr. Temple Grandin on the field and compares various approaches to neurodiverse family coaching.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will examine child development theories within the context of neurodiversity, learning how developmental milestones and delays might affect parenting strategies. This unit covers the psychological aspects of child behaviour and the importance of understanding these in the practice of neurodiverse family coaching, emphasizing the coach’s role in supporting parents to adapt their strategies to meet their children’s developmental needs.
Unit 3: Communication as a Neurodiversity Family Coach
Focusing on communication strategies, this unit teaches the importance of effective communication in coaching sessions with neurodiverse families. It discusses the use of open-ended questions, active listening, and the challenges and benefits these methods bring. Learners will also explore non-verbal communication and how to apply empathy and active listening techniques to achieve positive outcomes in coaching scenarios.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
This unit addresses the diverse nature of family structures and the dynamics in contemporary society. Learners will analyze different family structures and the challenges they present, developing culturally sensitive coaching practices. The unit also covers how to adapt coaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of families, focusing on overcoming biases and barriers in neurodiversity family coaching.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
Learners will delve into the ethical principles of neurodiversity family coaching, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and professional competence. This unit also discusses legal and professional responsibilities specific to the UK, guiding learners through scenarios where professional boundaries could be challenged and how to maintain ethical standards in practice.
Unit 6: Neurodiversity Family Coaching Programmes with Families
This unit focuses on implementing effective communication techniques that are neurodiverse-friendly and creating routines that support neurodivergent individuals. It discusses sensory needs and environmental adjustments, and strategies for emotional regulation and behavior management. Learners will also develop strengths-based coaching approaches to enhance family resilience and adaptability.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Neurodiversity Family Coaches
In this unit, learners acquire business skills necessary to establish and run a neurodiversity family coaching practice. Topics include legal requirements, marketing strategies, financial management, and client engagement. Learners will develop a comprehensive business plan, focusing on unique selling propositions and operational management.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will explore professional development opportunities, evaluate resources and organizations that support neurodiversity family coaching, and create a professional development plan. This unit also discusses how effective networking can enhance a coach's professional growth and practice.
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
Practical Assessment
As a part of the final practical assessment for your course, you will be required to complete a case study which allows you to demonstrate your ability to plan, deliver, and reflect on therapeutic coaching in practice. This is a key part of your assessment and an opportunity to showcase your understanding of therapeutic principles, coaching techniques, and your ability to adapt to individual needs of children/families in your chosen pathway. Throughout the course, you will complete practice case studies to ensure that you are prepared for this element.
You have two options to approach this task:
Whichever option you choose, your assessment will include the following components:
As a part of the final practical assessment for your course, you will be required to complete a case study which allows you to demonstrate your ability to plan, deliver, and reflect on therapeutic coaching in practice. This is a key part of your assessment and an opportunity to showcase your understanding of therapeutic principles, coaching techniques, and your ability to adapt to individual needs of children/families in your chosen pathway. Throughout the course, you will complete practice case studies to ensure that you are prepared for this element.
You have two options to approach this task:
- Use a child you know of (with appropriate permissions and safeguarding considerations in place) – this might be a child you work with, or one you have permission to use as a case study subject.
- Request a personalised case study from us – we will provide you with information about a fictional child for you to work with.
Whichever option you choose, your assessment will include the following components:
- Design a 6-week Therapeutic Play Coaching Plan: Your plan should be tailored to the child’s needs, interests, and developmental stage. It should clearly outline your aims, session structure, and chosen play-based techniques.
- Justify Your Plan: You will need to explain how your plan meets the child’s emotional, social, or behavioural needs and is guided by therapeutic play and coaching principles. This justification should reflect your understanding of theory, child development, and coaching methods.
- Present One Week as a Case Study Presentation: Choose one of the six weeks from your plan to present to us at college. This presentation should give an insight into the session aims, activities, therapeutic intentions, outcomes, and any adaptations made for the child’s individual needs.
- Professional Discussion: After your presentation, you will take part in a professional discussion with a tutor. This is your chance to expand on your thinking, justify your approach, and reflect on the effectiveness of your coaching. We will also assess your communication style, professional conduct, and how you engage with therapeutic coaching approaches during this discussion.
- Final Reflective Piece: You will write a reflective piece considering what you’ve learned from the process, the impact of your approach on the child, and how you have developed as a practitioner through this task.
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 reach out to us if you have any further questions and we will be happy to help!
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 reach out to us if you have any further questions and we will be happy to help!
