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Sleep Support Professional Level 3

Become a certified Child Sleep Support Professional

The Sleep Support Professional is a Level 3 accredited course for those pursuing a career in child sleep consultancy.

Developed by leading experts, it provides in-depth knowledge of sleep science, behaviour, and evidence-based strategies for improving infant and child sleep.

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Key Details

  • Level 3
  • Course Length: 12 weeks
  • Guided Learning Hours:
  • Course Delivery: Live Online
  • Price: £569
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About the Sleep Practitioner Programme

The Sleep Practitioner Programme at the London School of Childcare Studies offers an exceptional educational journey into the world of sleep science, consulting, and practice.

The programme emphasises evidence-based strategies and practical applications related to sleep behaviours, neurobiology, and effective methods for improving sleep quality. It offers a comprehensive understanding of sleep physiology, diagnostic techniques, and the development and implementation of effective solutions.

As a prospective sleep practitioner, you will gain invaluable insights and practical tools to aid those struggling with various sleep issues. This cohort-based learning experience fosters a sense of community, making learning more enjoyable and personal.

What’s Included

10 Live Weekly Expert Sessions

Learn from top sleep professionals with interactive, real-time lessons

Recorded Sessions for Review

Catch up anytime or revisit key concepts at your own pace

6 Weeks Guided Assignment Period

Complete your final work with structured support and tutor feedback

Free Enrolment onto our Startup Hub

Support for launching your sleep practice- included at no extra cost

Free Access to Reflux Course

Book onto our Reflux, Colic and Food Sensitivities course for free

Free Access to Expert Seminars

Ongoing learning from exclusive geust speakers and specialists

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

Unit 1: Understanding Child Sleep and Development

Build a clear understanding of how sleep works and how it develops from birth through early childhood.

  • What sleep is and why it matters, including the effects of too little sleep
  • Sleep biology: sleep cycles, REM and non-REM sleep, circadian rhythms, sleep pressure, and the roles of melatonin and cortisol
  • How sleep matures, from the newborn “fourth trimester” through infancy and into the toddler years
  • How developmental milestones such as separation anxiety and physical and cognitive leaps can affect sleep
  • Environmental and lifestyle factors, including light, temperature, daylight, activity, screens and feeding times
  • Temperament, sensory needs and individual differences
  • Attachment, co-regulation and the role of caregiver responsiveness
Unit 2: Safe Sleep and Holistic Wellbeing

Understand current safe sleep guidance and how a child’s physical and emotional wellbeing, and their family’s, shapes sleep.

  • Current evidence-informed safe sleep recommendations, including risk and protective factors for SIDS
  • Safe sleep environments at each stage, from cots and safer bed-sharing to toddler and floor beds
  • Helping families make informed decisions about sleep products
  • How illness, discomfort, feeding, teething and common health conditions can affect sleep
  • Emotional wellbeing, stress and the nervous system, and why feeling safe and connected supports sleep
  • Parental wellbeing, fatigue and family circumstances, and how these affect what support is realistic
  • Respecting family values, culture and practical constraints
Unit 3: Sleep Support Strategies and Professional Practice

Put your knowledge into practice. You’ll learn to support families with responsive, evidence-informed approaches tailored to each child, and to work safely within your professional scope.

  • Age-appropriate sleep support approaches, including routines, sleep environments, sleep associations, responsive settling and independent settling
  • Supporting common sleep challenges: night waking, naps and nap transitions, early rising, bedtime resistance, and emotional support around sleep
  • Tailoring support to each child’s individual sleep needs, development and circumstances
  • Gathering information and identifying sleep concerns
  • Communicating with families through active listening, empathy and non-judgemental, inclusive conversation
  • Setting goals together and building parents’ confidence
  • Putting support into practice, monitoring progress, and reviewing or adapting plans
  • Professional boundaries, scope of practice, confidentiality, consent, record keeping and ethical practice
  • Recognising safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately
  • Knowing when sleep support should be paused, and when to refer on

Course Trainers

Kris Kasperkiewicz

Biologist and nutritionist

Julie Heginbottom

Sleep Practitioner, Maternity Nurse and Assessor

Lizzie Noble

Holistic Sleep Coach & Child Development Specialist

Dr Ana Brito

Clinical sleep physiologist and Sleep Practitioner

    Further Details

    Course Price

    The full fee for the programme is £569.

    Entry onto the programme can be bought either as a one time up front payment, or through instalments (across 6 months).

    Instalments: Spread the cost when you opt for our instalment plan – pay 6 monthly payments of £99 (total £594).

     

    Course Duration
    The programme spans 12 weeks and includes 6 weekly live and interactive sessions, along with a dedicated block of 6 weeks after the final live session in order to complete assignments.
    Course Location
    Live remote training in our virtual classroom.
    Course Delivery
    Live remote training in our virtual classroom.
    Prerequisites

    Age: To enrol on this bespoke qualification, learners must be at least 18 years old

    Education: A basic level of education is required, equivalent to secondary school level.

    Language proficiency: Learners must be able to demonstrate a basic level of English literacy, as the course materials and assessments are in English.

    Equipment: Learners must have access to an internet-enabled device, along with a stable internet connection, in order to access course materials, join live sessions, and to produce and submit written assignments.

    Experience: Although no prior professional experience is required, learners are expected to have a basic understanding of childcare or previous informal experience such as parenting of own children, babysitting/nannying, or other work in a childcare setting.

    How will I be assessed?

    The course is assessed through a portfolio of three written assignments, one for each unit. There are no exams. Each assignment asks you to apply what you’ve learnt to realistic situations, so you can show how you would support real families.

    • Assessment 1: Understanding Child Sleep and Development
      • Task 1: written report on how sleep develops
      • Task 2: applied case study
    • Assessment 2: Safe Sleep and Holistic Wellbeing
      • Task 1: sleep and wellbeing guide
      • Task 2: case study
    • Assessment 3: Sleep Support Strategies and Professional Practice.
      • Task 1: produce a practitioner toolkit to describe a range of age-appropriate strategies for supporting healthy sleep and common sleep challenges.
      • Task 2: provide a professional response to stated scenarios
      • Task 3: written reflective account.

    Assessments are marked by your trainers and externally quality assured.

    Accreditation
    The course is accredited by OCN London at level 3.
    Who is this course suitable for?

    This course is for anyone who wants professional knowledge and practical skills in supporting infant and child sleep.

    Aspiring sleep support professionals
    Build a foundation in sleep science and practical support, and start working towards offering sleep support within your knowledge, experience and scope.

    Childcare professionals
    For nannies, childminders, nursery practitioners and other childcare professionals who want to understand children’s sleep better and bring appropriate sleep support into their existing work.

    Health and family support professionals
    For health visitors, midwives, family support workers and other frontline practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge of infant and child sleep. If you’re taking the course as CPD, check any requirements set by your employer, professional body or current role.

    Parents and caregivers
    For parents and carers who want a structured, evidence-informed understanding of children’s sleep that goes beyond general parenting advice.

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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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