Welcome to Dandelion Training
Children were not born to put inside tick boxes, and when we do this, we so often find that their needs get missed or go unsupported. At Dandelion we run from an ethos of meeting children where they are and embedding all we do in professional curiosity and personally tailored support.
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 Therapeutic Coach Certification
Students who are committed to their studies and personal development, have the opportunity to work towards Therapeutic Coach Status Certification through Dandelion Training and Development.
We recognise that our Dandelion Coaches are more than ‘just a coach’ and and offer supportive, therapeutic, early intervention for children, young people and their families.
Our certification recognises those students who have committed to their training and meet the thresholds to obtain certification.
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: Heart Breathing
Breathing Teaching children breathing activities has multiple benefits: Stress reduction Calm the mind Slow the heart rate Reduce blood pressure Taking a pause before responding Increase oxygen levels Reduces tension in the body Teaching children how to slowly engage breathing techniques and practice them regularly supports them to relax and respond more constructively when they
Why emotional capacity matters
We often talk about emotional literacy and regulation, but less often about emotional capacity. Emotional literacy – Emotional literacy is the ability to recognise, understand, name and express emotions in oneself and others. Emotional regulation – Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotions in a healthy and flexible way. Emotional capacity
Children’s Activity: Feelings Bingo
Learning to understand the nuances between feelings takes time and exploration! It can be easy to muddle them up and find them all overlapping, so taking time to explore experiences that we had to identify what we felt, and how it showed up is important! Download it here What’s Next? Download here Print it off