Postgraduate Diploma in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Practice
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The aims of this programme are aligned to the aims of NHS England and the UK Government’s Improving Access to Psychology Therapies (IAPT) for Children and Young People project (CYP IAPT). This curriculum has been developed as part of the Child and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT), and complements other programmes offered at the University of Northampton in this training development. PWPs support Children and Young People with Common Mental Health problems (such as anxiety and depression) using evidence based Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches.
Low-intensity CBT places a greater emphasis on parent and CYP self-management and are designed to be less burdensome and intensive for families than traditional psychological therapies. The overall delivery of these interventions is informed by behaviour change models and strategies.
Key highlights
- Aligned with NHS England's Children and Young People IAPT programme
- Developed as part of the national CYP IAPT training initiative
- Trains you in evidence-based Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Supports children with common mental health problems like anxiety and depression
- Emphasises parent and young person self-management approaches
- Interventions informed by behaviour change models and strategies
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner
- Low Intensity CBT Practitioner
- Mental Health Support Worker
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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