Welcome to Dandelion Training
1 in 6 children currently experience mental health challenges. That equates to at least 5 children in every classroom. How confident do you feel about your knowledge of mental health and your ability to support them?
We know that when children feel better, they learn better. Mental Health impacts our cognition, social skills, self-care, mood and physical health. Children deserve better than to live a life of stress and worry. Which is why Dandelion Training and Development’s focus is to offer high quality qualifications, current and practical online mental health training and resources to parents, early years’ providers, schools and further/higher education facilities to ensure that those on the frontline are equipped with the best information.
Supporting children to develop a positive sense of self and mental well-being relies on strong partnerships with all those who care for and work with children and adolescents. We all need to work together to make an impact, which is why we are building a thriving community of mental health coaches to support schools and families.
Dandelion recognises the importance of continually updating professional development to ensure that the quality of care is of the highest standards. Which is why we are constantly developing new courses, resources and workbooks to help you provide the best early intervention.
Are you passionate about supporting children with their feelings?
Our Level 3 Emotional Literacy Mentor can be started TODAY!
Our Level 3 Emotional Literacy Mentor is an ONLINE qualification which compromises 7 modules, an online class and a case study.
Our Level 3 is fully insurable and regulated allowing you to run one to one and small group programmes to support children with their feelings and emotional literacy development.
Are you ready for a new career?
Are you looking to enhance your existing career, or start a new one?
Are you passionate about working with child and family mental health?
Our Level 4 and 5 Coaching Qualfication’s are accredited by the International Authority for Professional Coaches and Mentors and the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists) – please see individual courses for details and accreditations. The courses are fully insurable and allows you to work with children and families on graduation. Course intakes are twice a year.
Qualifications and Long Courses
Dandelion Conference - 2025!
Dandelion Coach Directory
Are you looking for a coach for your child, or for you as a parent?
Our child and parent coaches all complete dual accredited and insurable courses and have a wealth of knowledge.
If you are looking for a coach for your child, or a parent coach to support you to implement strategies at home, or develop a deeper understanding of your child, our coaches are here to help you!
Visit our Dandelion Coach Directory to find someone in your area, or who works online.
Latest Courses
Latest Articles & Resources
Children’s Activity: Affirmation Colouring
Our brains listen to EVERYTHING that we say, as though taking instructions from us. If we tell ourselves that we are stupid, silly or useless, our brain believes it and our confidence and self-esteem begins to drop. If we tell ourselves that we are kind, clever and capable, our brains take that as an instruction
What is autistic burnout?
When working with, and supporting children with Autism, it is important to be aware of the risk of autism burnout. Whilst the terminology occasionally flies around, it is lesser spoken of, and often only noticed when children are caught in the depths of burnout, and require a great deal of support. When a child’s needs
Children’s Activity: Setting my priorities
Setting priorities Being able to plan our weeks, and understanding what our focus needs to be, is a valuable skill to making progress, developing our confidence and feeling productive. Our skill in being able to set a target for the week, and recognising what help we need with it allows us to be consistent and