Postgraduate and Graduate Diplomas in Children's Wellbeing Practitioner Training at University of Reading

Accredited postgraduate and graduate diploma training for Children's Wellbeing Practitioners, combining supervised placements with low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills for child mental health. It follows the National Curriculum for CWP training and is delivered by the Charlie Waller Institute. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and graduates are eligible for BPS and BABCP registration.

Department: Charlie Waller Institute  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: February  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six equally weighted modules totalling 120 credits: Fundamental Principles for Working with Children and Young People; Engagement and Assessment of Common Mental Health Problems in Children and Young People; Evidence-Based Low-Intensity Interventions for Children and Young People; Mental Health Prevention in Community and Primary Care Settings; Working, Assessing and Engaging in Community and Primary Care Settings; and Interventions for Emerging Mental Health Difficulties in Community and Primary Health Care Settings. A minimum of 80 clinical hours and 40 supervision hours is required.

Career pathways

Qualified CWPs may specialise in areas such as paediatrics, neurodiversity or particular groups of children, and may progress to Senior Wellbeing Practitioner training (two years, funded, paid at Agenda for Change band 5).

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