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Play Therapy helps children say what words cannot. Many young people who have faced trauma, abuse, or hard times find it easier to show their feelings through play rather than talk about them. That’s why play therapy matters so much in schools, social care, and health settings across the UK today.
This Online Play Therapy Course walks you through the theory and real-world practice behind play therapy. You’ll learn how it began, why it works, and how trained practitioners use it to support children’s emotional wellbeing. From understanding different therapy models to exploring sensitive topics like abuse, homelessness, and disaster recovery, this course gives you a well-rounded view of the field.
Whether you work with children already, or want to move into counselling, education, or social work, this course builds a strong foundation. No previous experience is needed, and you can study fully online, at a pace that suits you.
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully completing the Play Therapy Training, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £89 There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
CPD Certification from Cambridge Open Academy
After successfully completing the MCQ assessment of this Play Therapist Course, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from Cambridge Open Academy, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Cambridge Open Academy will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
To assess your learning, you have to participate in an automated multiple-choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for Quality Licence Scheme endorsed and CPD accredited certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.
In addition, to enhance the depth of your knowledge regarding the course and further assess your learning, you are advised to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course, which you can complete anytime you wish. After submitting the assignment, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.
This Play Therapy for Children course is for anyone looking to learn more about play therapy and how it works, including psychology students, counselling experts, teaching experts and social workers. There are no specific entry requirements for this course, which can be studied on a part-time or full-time basis.
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this Play Therapy. Anyone and everyone can take this course.
The Play Therapy is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!
All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and being over the age of 16.
Completing this Play Therapy Course can lead to a variety of rewarding careers working with children, young people and families. The skills developed through play therapy training are particularly valuable in education, counselling, social care, community services and child-support settings.
Potential career paths include:
Play Therapist
Uses therapeutic play to help children express difficult feelings, process experiences and improve their emotional well-being. Average salary: £30,000 to £45,000 per year.
Therapeutic Play Practitioner
Delivers structured play-based activities to support children’s emotional and behavioural development. Average salary: £25,000 to £38,000 per year.
Child and Adolescent Counsellor
Supports young people experiencing trauma, anxiety, family difficulties or emotional distress. Average salary: £28,000 to £45,000 per year.
Children’s Support Worker
Provides practical and emotional support to vulnerable children in residential, community or care settings. Average salary: £22,000 to £30,000 per year.
Family Support Worker
Works with children and their families to address behavioural, emotional and social challenges. Average salary: £24,000 to £32,000 per year.
Child Well-being Practitioner
Helps children develop healthy coping strategies and improve their mental well-being. Average salary: £25,000 to £35,000 per year.
Youth Support Worker
Guides young people through personal, educational and social difficulties. Average salary: £22,000 to £31,000 per year.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Uses play-based approaches to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. Average salary: £20,000 to £29,000 per year.
Children’s Charity Support Worker
Supports children affected by homelessness, abuse, trauma or family instability. Average salary: £22,000 to £32,000 per year.
Trauma Support Practitioner
Helps children and families affected by traumatic events, emergencies or disasters. Average salary: £27,000 to £40,000 per year.
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