Coaching Skills for Adults Supporting Children
Resilient Relationships is a comprehensive, hands-on training programme designed for adults who work closely with children in education, early years, or family care settings. The course offers practical skills to support children’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and confidence, while also helping practitioners take care of their own mental health and resilience.
This programme blends real-world coaching tools, child development principles, and reflective practice to help adults create safe, emotionally attuned, and empowering environments for the children in their care.
Please note: content may be adjusted slightly to reflect evolving needs and skill requirements identified by employers and partner organisations.
This is a 60-hour live training course, delivered through interactive workshops, guided practice, scenario-based learning, and reflection sessions.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
· Use child-friendly coaching tools in everyday settings
· Support children’s emotional regulation, resilience, and self-awareness
· Respond confidently to challenging behaviour and emotional distress
· Set clear boundaries while maintaining warm, trusting relationships
· Communicate effectively with families and schools
· Look after their own wellbeing and prevent burnout in caregiving roles
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
1 | Introduction to Coaching Approaches for Child-Facing Adults |
2 | Understanding Children’s Emotions and Co-Regulation |
3 | Core Coaching Tools: Listening, Reframing & Reflective Responses |
4 | Behaviour as Communication: Interpreting and Responding Effectively |
5 | Building Resilience and Growth Mindset in Children |
6 | Managing Conflict and Restoring Connection with Gentle Authority |
7 | Scenario-Based Practice: Coaching in Real-Life Situations |
8 | Caring for the Carer: Burnout, Boundaries & Emotional Resilience |
9 | Working with Families and Communicating with Parents |
10 | Applying Coaching in Schools and Group Settings |
11 | Designing & Delivering Child Workshops or 1:1 Support Sessions |
12 | Final Integration: Reflections, Case Studies & Learning Presentations |
13 | Safeguarding: Understanding Your Role in Keeping Children Safe |
Each session combines teaching with active group work, reflective discussion, and practical tools that can be applied immediately in a range of childcare, school, or home settings.
Participants are supported throughout the course to:
· Recognise early signs of stress, overload, or emotional fatigue
· Use grounding and regulation techniques to stay balanced at work
· Reflect on emotional boundaries and care relationships
· Develop sustainable self-care practices in their professional lives
For learners who want to extend their skills or meet specific professional needs, optional modules include:
| Add-On | What it covers |
|---|---|
Paediatric First Aid Training | Emergency response, CPR, allergies, injury management (certified) |
DBS Application Support | Help navigating the Disclosure & Barring Service process |
Running Emotional Resilience Workshops for Children | Scripts, tools and planning templates to lead short sessions |
Coaching in Classroom or Group Settings | Practical tools for working with groups of children |
Working with Parents & Families | Guidance on partnership with families around child behaviour and wellbeing |
Ongoing Peer Practice Circles | Monthly reflective groups (optional, post-course support) |
To receive certification, participants must:
· Attend all 60 hours of live sessions
· Actively participate in group and individual activities
· Complete a final reflection or practical case study presentation
Upon completion, learners receive a certificate confirming 60 hours of structured, live training.
This course is designed for any adult in a supportive role with children, including:
· Early years practitioners and nursery workers
· Nannies, childminders, and au pairs
· Teaching assistants and learning support staff
· Inclusion and SEN practitioners
· Foster carers and therapeutic caregivers
· Family support workers or parenting programme staff
· Grounded in practical, real-world tools that work across home and school settings
· Emphasises both the child’s and adult’s emotional wellbeing
· Suitable for a wide range of caregiving roles — no psychology background needed
· Provides a community of like-minded professionals committed to relational care
· Designed to help participants feel confident, resilient, and prepared in their roles