CPD short courses
Practical CPD designed to support professionals working with children and families.
Short, focused sessions typically lasting between 45 minutes and 2 hours, designed to be practical, relevant and easy to apply in real work settings. Delivered live online, with flexible session lengths designed to fit around busy teams.
Course 1 - Free session · 45 minutes · Live online
Introduction to coaching skills for working with families
A practical introduction to coaching approaches when working with children and families. Focuses on building confidence in conversations, supporting reflection, and helping families make manageable, sustainable changes.
Course 2 –60 minutes · Live online
Behaviour Change and Goal Setting in Family Work
A practical session focused on understanding readiness to change and using coaching approaches to support progress with families. Explores how to work with families to set realistic goals, build motivation, and take small, achievable steps that lead to meaningful, lasting change.
Course 3 –60 minutes · Live online
Trauma Informed Practice in Family Work
Focuses on understanding how early experiences can impact behaviour and relationships, and how to respond in ways that feel safe, consistent and supportive for both children and parents.
Course 4 –120 minutes · Live online
Supporting Parental Wellbeing
Practical strategies to support parental wellbeing in the context of everyday family life. Focuses on helping parents manage stress, build confidence, and develop more sustainable ways of coping, so they feel better equipped to support both themselves and their children.
Course 5 –Half-day · Live online or in-person
De-escalation & emotional regulation
Practical, embodied skills for managing distress in children and young people – and managing your own response in the moment.
Course 6 - Full-day · In-person
Working with adoptive & kinship families
Specialist training for practitioners supporting adoptive, kinship and foster families – and the specific dynamics involved.
Accredited qualifications
Externally certified and accredited Level 3, 5 and 6 qualifications.
For practitioners who want structured, accredited training to develop their work with children and families, whether at an early stage or in more senior roles.
LEVEL 3
Certificate in Coaching Practice with Children and Families (Certified)
An introductory certified qualification in coaching practice for those working with children and families.
This course is available as either a structured live-taught programme or a self-paced option, depending on your preferred learning style.
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Live online or self-paced options
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Structured programme with optional live sessions
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Suitable for those new to coaching or developing their practice
LEVEL 3
Certificate in Trauma-Informed Coaching Strategies (Certified)
A certified qualification introducing trauma-informed coaching in the context of working with children and families.
Focuses on building understanding of how experiences influence behaviour, relationships and development, alongside the principles needed to work safely and ethically.
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Self-paced online qualification
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Knowledge-based learning with no practical assessment
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Focus on safe, ethical and trauma-informed practice
LEVEL 5 - Externally accredited
Diploma in Parent Coaching Practice (Certified and Accredited)
An advanced accredited qualification for practitioners developing coaching skills when working with parents and families.
Builds knowledge, practical coaching ability, and confidence in supporting parents through real-life challenges, with a strong focus on ethical and reflective practice.
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Self-paced online qualification
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Includes practical coaching application and case-based assessment
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Focus on real-world parent coaching and professional practice
BESPOKE
Organisational pathways
We can develop tailored training pathways for teams and organisations, combining accredited learning with practical application and reflective support.
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Learning for teams
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Delivered online
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Designed around your service and context
Training for organisations
Training designed around your service
Most training is tailored to the needs of organisations and teams. We start with a conversation to understand your context, priorities and what you would like to achieve, and shape training that fits your setting.
We have experience working with local authority services, family support teams, early years provision and family assessment services.
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