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 Trauma-Informed Coaching
This programme prepares coaches to work with individuals and families impacted by trauma, fostering resilience and empowerment.
Units Include:
This programme prepares coaches to work with individuals and families impacted by trauma, fostering resilience and empowerment.
Units Include:
- Foundations of Trauma-Informed Coaching: Principles, boundaries, and trauma-responsive practices.
- Understanding Trauma and Its Impact: Effects of trauma on behaviour, relationships, and wellbeing.
- Communication as a Trauma-Informed Coach: Building trust and overcoming communication barriers.
- Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families: Tailoring approaches to support trauma-affected families.
- Ethics and Professional Practice: Maintaining ethical standards in trauma-informed coaching
KEY FACTS
Key Facts
The aim of Level 5 Diploma in Trauma-Informed Coaching programme is to equip coaches with a trauma-informed perspective when working with families, enabling them to work ethically and effectively with individuals or families who have experienced trauma. This approach will empower clients by focusing on resilience-building, safety, and supportive coaching techniques that acknowledge trauma's potential effects without delving into therapeutic or counselling roles.
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. Additionally, you will receive the accreditation digital badge from the Association of Child and Family Coaches as a 'Trauma-Informed Coach'.
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.
The aim of Level 5 Diploma in Trauma-Informed Coaching programme is to equip coaches with a trauma-informed perspective when working with families, enabling them to work ethically and effectively with individuals or families who have experienced trauma. This approach will empower clients by focusing on resilience-building, safety, and supportive coaching techniques that acknowledge trauma's potential effects without delving into therapeutic or counselling roles.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
- Understand trauma and its potential impacts on clients, behaviour, and relationships.
- Develop skills to create a safe, supportive coaching environment with appropriate boundaries.
- Apply trauma-informed coaching methods that promote client empowerment, resilience, and self-regulation.
- Practise ethically within the scope of coaching, referring clients to therapeutic professionals when necessary.
- Incorporate reflective practices and self-care for sustained personal and professional wellbeing.
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. Additionally, you will receive the accreditation digital badge from the Association of Child and Family Coaches as a 'Trauma-Informed Coach'.
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 Trauma-Informed Coaching
In this unit, learners will explore the principles of trauma-informed coaching, including understanding trauma and its impacts on clients. The unit differentiates trauma-informed coaching from therapy and counselling, emphasizing the importance of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. It also covers the boundaries and limitations of the coaching role, teaches when and how to refer clients to therapeutic support, and reviews the contributions of pioneers in the field like Dr. Judith Herman and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will examine theories of child development and their relevance to trauma-informed coaching. This unit emphasizes the psychological aspects of child behaviour and parenting, integrating this knowledge into practical coaching strategies. Learners will also explore how developmental milestones and delays can impact parenting strategies and how these can be addressed through coaching.
Unit 3: Communication as a Trauma-Informed Coach
This unit focuses on communication strategies essential for effective trauma-informed coaching. Learners will study the importance of active listening, empathy, and the use of non-verbal cues. The unit encourages reflection on how empathetic communication and effective engagement with clients can facilitate understanding and support positive changes in parenting practices.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
Learners will understand the diverse nature of family structures and the dynamics in contemporary society. The unit discusses how to adapt coaching strategies to meet the needs of different family types, including nuclear, single-parent, and blended families. It emphasises cultural sensitivity and the development of inclusive coaching practices that respect varied family backgrounds and structures.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
In this unit, learners will delve into the ethical principles guiding trauma-informed coaching, including confidentiality, informed consent, and maintaining professional boundaries. The unit also covers the legal responsibilities of coaches in the UK, focusing on ethical dilemmas that may arise and how to handle them responsibly.
Unit 6: Trauma-Informed Coaching Programmes with Families
Learners will learn to create a safe and supportive coaching environment that fosters resilience and empowerment. The unit covers strategies to recognize and manage trauma responses and triggers in coaching sessions, ensuring that coaching techniques build trust and rapport while respecting the client’s pace and readiness for change.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Trauma-Informed Coaches
This unit equips learners with the skills to set up and manage their own coaching business. Topics include the legal and financial aspects of starting a business, marketing strategies, and client engagement. Learners will also develop a comprehensive understanding of the administrative and operational aspects of running a trauma-informed coaching practice.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasises the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will evaluate professional associations for trauma-informed coaches and learn how participation in workshops and seminars can enhance their skills. The unit also guides learners in creating a professional development plan that includes both short-term and long-term goals, ensuring ongoing growth and success in their coaching careers.
In this unit, learners will explore the principles of trauma-informed coaching, including understanding trauma and its impacts on clients. The unit differentiates trauma-informed coaching from therapy and counselling, emphasizing the importance of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. It also covers the boundaries and limitations of the coaching role, teaches when and how to refer clients to therapeutic support, and reviews the contributions of pioneers in the field like Dr. Judith Herman and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will examine theories of child development and their relevance to trauma-informed coaching. This unit emphasizes the psychological aspects of child behaviour and parenting, integrating this knowledge into practical coaching strategies. Learners will also explore how developmental milestones and delays can impact parenting strategies and how these can be addressed through coaching.
Unit 3: Communication as a Trauma-Informed Coach
This unit focuses on communication strategies essential for effective trauma-informed coaching. Learners will study the importance of active listening, empathy, and the use of non-verbal cues. The unit encourages reflection on how empathetic communication and effective engagement with clients can facilitate understanding and support positive changes in parenting practices.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
Learners will understand the diverse nature of family structures and the dynamics in contemporary society. The unit discusses how to adapt coaching strategies to meet the needs of different family types, including nuclear, single-parent, and blended families. It emphasises cultural sensitivity and the development of inclusive coaching practices that respect varied family backgrounds and structures.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
In this unit, learners will delve into the ethical principles guiding trauma-informed coaching, including confidentiality, informed consent, and maintaining professional boundaries. The unit also covers the legal responsibilities of coaches in the UK, focusing on ethical dilemmas that may arise and how to handle them responsibly.
Unit 6: Trauma-Informed Coaching Programmes with Families
Learners will learn to create a safe and supportive coaching environment that fosters resilience and empowerment. The unit covers strategies to recognize and manage trauma responses and triggers in coaching sessions, ensuring that coaching techniques build trust and rapport while respecting the client’s pace and readiness for change.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Trauma-Informed Coaches
This unit equips learners with the skills to set up and manage their own coaching business. Topics include the legal and financial aspects of starting a business, marketing strategies, and client engagement. Learners will also develop a comprehensive understanding of the administrative and operational aspects of running a trauma-informed coaching practice.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasises the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will evaluate professional associations for trauma-informed coaches and learn how participation in workshops and seminars can enhance their skills. The unit also guides learners in creating a professional development plan that includes both short-term and long-term goals, ensuring ongoing growth and success in their coaching careers.
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!
