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: Puffer Fish Breathing
Teaching children breathing activities has multiple benefits: Teaching children how to slowly engage breathing techniques and practice them regularly supports them to relax and respond more constructively when they are feeling overwhelmed. Puffer Fish Breathing Download here Next Steps Want to learn more? Would you like to deliver emotional literacy interventions in your work? Our Level
ADHD and Lying
A frequent conversation that I have with parents in parent coaching sessions, is the challenge of navigating why their child with ADHD might be lying. Whilst all children can lie, for many reasons, including: ADHD and lying When a child with ADHD lies, it can come from different motivators and causations. Children with ADHD often
Children’s Activity: Searching for Glimmers
Glimmers are tiny, fleeting moments of joy and calm that happen within our days. When we experience a glimmer, we are experiencing a tiny micro-moment of happiness. A glimmer activates our parasympathetic nervous system, the part of our nervous system responsible for calmness and safety. Our brains are always trying to keep us safe, so