A calm, credible starting point for Child & Family Therapeutic Coach Training - Begin here, and you will gain the knowledge you need to launch your ethical practice.
Dual Certified Training: Including the TQUK Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring and the ACFC SEG QLS Certified Level 3 Certificate in Child and Family Therapeutic Coaching.
Triple Accredited by the Association of Child and Family Coaching (ACFC), Association of Coaches (AoC), and the ACCPH.
Join us - 8th February, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - live sessions every fortnight, with additional learning every other week!
Key Information
A calm, credible starting pointFOUNDATIONS is an 8-week, taught Level 3 programme designed for people who want to work with children and families ethically, reflectively, and responsibly.
This programme is for those who feel drawn to coaching and supportive work — but want to build proper foundationsbefore moving further. It offers teaching, structure, and professional clarity without rushing learners into practice or performance.
This is not a shortcut.
FOUNDATIONS is:
Who FOUNDATIONS is forThis programme is suitable for:
No previous coaching qualifications are required.
This programme is for those who feel drawn to coaching and supportive work — but want to build proper foundationsbefore moving further. It offers teaching, structure, and professional clarity without rushing learners into practice or performance.
This is not a shortcut.
FOUNDATIONS is:
- a taught programme with live teaching
- professionally structured and assessed
- focused on ethics, boundaries, and reflective practice
- suitable as a first formal step into child and family coaching
Who FOUNDATIONS is forThis programme is suitable for:
- parents and carers exploring supportive roles
- practitioners working with children or families
- career-changers considering child- or family-focused work
- learners considering Level 5 study but wanting foundations first
No previous coaching qualifications are required.
What you will gain
By the end of the programme, you will have:
On successful completion, learners achieve:
- a clear understanding of coaching and mentoring practice
- confidence in ethical boundaries and scope of practice
- awareness of safeguarding responsibilities
- experience of reflective, professional learning
- a solid foundation for future progression if you choose
On successful completion, learners achieve:
- Level 3 Certificate in Coaching & Therapeutic Practice with Children and Families
- TQUK Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring
How the programme is taught
FOUNDATIONS is delivered over 8 weeks through a blended model:
Teaching is structured and supportive, with clear professional boundaries modelled throughout.
- Fortnightly live online teaching sessions
(Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 7)
These sessions focus on explanation, professional discussion, and ethical clarity. - Weekly guided learning tasks
Completed independently to support reflection and integration. - Portfolio-based assessment
Written, reflective tasks — no exams and no public role-play.
Teaching is structured and supportive, with clear professional boundaries modelled throughout.
Weekly overview (at a glance)
- Week 1 (Live): Foundations of ethical coaching practice - 8th February 11:30am - 1:30pm on Zoom
- Week 2: Communication and the coaching relationship
- Week 3 (Live): Coaching models and structured conversations - 22nd February 11:30am - 1:30pm on Zoom
- Week 4: Safeguarding and professional responsibility
- Week 5 (Live): Therapeutic thinking within coaching scope - 8th March 11:30am - 1:30pm on Zoom
- Week 6: Reflective practice and professional development
- Week 7 (Live): Integrating learning and ethical practice - 22nd March 11:30am - 1:30pm on Zoom
- Week 8: Final portfolio completion and submission
Assessment and certification
Assessment is portfolio-based and reflective.
You will demonstrate:
You will demonstrate:
- understanding of coaching and mentoring principles
- ethical awareness and professional responsibility
- engagement with safeguarding and boundaries
- reflective learning across the programme
Progression
FOUNDATIONS is designed as a starting point.
After completion, learners may choose to progress into:
Progression is optional and learner-led. There is no expectation to continue.
After completion, learners may choose to progress into:
- LaunchPad programmes (focused on professional identity and readiness)
- Level 5 self-paced diplomas, including specialist pathways such as:
- Therapeutic Play Coaching
- Parent Coaching Practice
- Child and Young Person Coaching
- Trauma-Informed Coaching
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Family Coaching
Progression is optional and learner-led. There is no expectation to continue.
