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Advanced Sleep Practice diploma Level 6

Lead the Way in Advanced Paediatric Sleep Practice

For experienced sleep practitioners ready to work with the most complex cases, who want to to delve deeper into sleep and sleep practice. This Level 6 course deepens your understanding of paediatric sleep disorders, complex and additional needs, and evidence-based practice, and prepares you to lead, supervise and develop sleep support services.

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Key Details

  • Level 6
  • Course Length: 12 weeks
  • Guided Learning Hours: TBA
  • Course Delivery: Live Online
  • Price: £1945
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Course overview

As a sleep practitioner gains experience, the cases that reach them become more complex: children with additional needs, sleep concerns that sit alongside health conditions, and families who have already tried many approaches. This course gives you the advanced knowledge and professional judgement to support those families well.

You’ll explore paediatric sleep disorders and how to work alongside medical and allied health professionals, deepen your skills with neurodivergent children and complex family situations, and develop your ability to appraise and contribute to the evidence base. The course also prepares you to lead: supervising other practitioners, training teams and shaping sleep support in your setting or business.

Course aims

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Critically evaluate the neurophysiological and circadian mechanisms of sleep from infancy to early adolescence
  • Analyse the impact of neurodivergence, chronic illness, preterm birth and socioeconomic factors on sleep health
  • Develop advanced clinical reasoning to manage complex, multilayered sleep cases
  • Integrate the latest research into a person-centred model of sleep health care

Who it’s for

Level 5 graduates and qualified sleep practitioners – Practitioners who want advanced expertise and the confidence to take on complex cases.

Established independent sleep consultants – Those looking to grow their practice, specialise, or train and supervise others.

Health and allied health professionals – Nurses, health visitors, occupational therapists and others who lead or develop sleep services.

Early years and family service leaders – Managers who want to design, embed and evaluate sleep support across a setting or organisation.

Course Prospectus

Explore the full course structure, what’s included, pricing details, and how this training can help you build a successful career in child sleep support.

Course Structure

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Course Trainers

Kris Kasperkiewicz

Biologist and nutritionist

Julie Heginbottom

Sleep Practitioner, Maternity Nurse and Assessor

Anna Bradshaw

Specialist paediatric occupational therapist

Lizzie Noble

Holistic Sleep Coach & Child Development Specialist

    Further Details

    Course Location
    Live remote training in our virtual classroom.
    Course Delivery
    Live remote training in our virtual classroom.
    Prerequisites

    Learners must be 18 or over and hold our Paediatric Sleep Practitioner Level 5 or an equivalent sleep qualification, with 12 months of practice supporting families with sleep. Applicants without a Level 5 sleep qualification may be considered on experience.

    How will I be assessed?

    A portfolio including complex case studies, a practice-based enquiry report, and a reflective account of supervising or training others. Internally assessed and externally quality assured.

     

    Accreditation
    OCN London, Level 6 (accreditation pending)
    Who is this course suitable for?

    Level 5 graduates and qualified sleep practitioners – Practitioners who want advanced expertise and the confidence to take on complex cases.

    Established independent sleep consultants – Those looking to grow their practice, specialise, or train and supervise others.

    Health and allied health professionals – Nurses, health visitors, occupational therapists and others who lead or develop sleep services.

    Early years and family service leaders – Managers who want to design, embed and evaluate sleep support across a setting or organisation.

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    More Than a Course…

    Your Sleep Course enrollment includes three powerful resources — completely free — to help you succeed:

    Expert Seminars

    • The London School of Childcare Studies is committed to providing valuable content to our learners. That’s why we offer a series of short seminars covering a range of topics within the childcare industry, presented by experts in their fields.
    • Join live sessions or watch recordings at your convenience. Plus, with at least one new expert seminar every month, you’ll have ongoing opportunities to refresh your knowledge and stay up to date.
    Expert Seminars

    Startup Hub Programme

    • Designed for our learners and graduates, but open to all, the Start Up Hub offers expert-led training for anyone looking to build a successful, sustainable career in the childcare sector.
    • Whether you’re launching a new childcare service, growing an existing practice, or strengthening your professional journey, this programme equips you with the core skills, knowledge, and support to move forward with confidence.
    Startup Hub
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    Reflux, Colic and Food Sensitivities

    • Gain a clear understanding of reflux, colic, and food sensitivities—common but often misdiagnosed conditions in infants.

    • This is a live, expert-led workshop that will help you recognise symptoms, respond effectively, and know when to refer.

    • Delivered live online over 3 hours, it complements our Nutrition for the Childcare Practitioner series, including Fussy Eating, Healthy Eating in Children and Starting Solids

    Reflux, Colic and Food Sensitivities
    As a sleep practitioner student, you get access to all of these at no extra cost — so you get more support, more insight, and better results.

    We’ve proudly helped thousands of students enhance their careers

    See Our Reviews!

    What I Loved:

    • I truly appreciated the involvement of multiple instructors who shared practical, real-life examples.
    • The chance to ask questions during the sessions was precious and helped clarify the material.
    • The course content itself was phenomenal—practical, realistic, and beneficial for families.
    • It’s the kind of knowledge I believe every family should have, as it addresses such a crucial topic with a modern and supportive approach.
    • The course’s philosophy of supporting and empowering families is outstanding. In my experience, many parents struggle alone, and sometimes just a little guidance can significantly improve sleep challenges.

    I also want to highlight the exceptional support and feedback from Julie and Kris. Their feedback was the most supportive and constructive I’ve ever received, and it made the entire process an incredibly positive experience for me.

    – Dorottya P.

    I had a great experience! I found a course that not only addressed the science behind sleep problems but also gave me the insights I was looking for. It can be tough to find reliable, research-backed resources for sleep, so it’s great that LSCS delivered.

    – Samera S.

    Last year I completed the Sleep Practitioners course and found it very interesting and helpful. It was great that LSCS followed it up to try and get more business by offering 2 coaching sessions.

    – Jennifer B.

    I found the course very informative, all the tutors were very knowledgeable and approachable, worked well doing the course via zoom

    – Rachel L.

    I really enjoy the format of the lesson, and assessment, as this put you to work in the research to found solutions and this create a great habit in wanting to learn more and more. This actually put yourself to create your unique way to learn and be confident in your decision when you will use the notions you did learn in the practicality of the job.
    Highly recommend

    – Tami W.

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