Play Therapy Course Level 3

Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing has become a growing priority across UK education, care and family support settings, and understanding how therapeutic play works is valuable knowledge for anyone working alongside children. The Play Therapy Course Level 3 introduces the core principles of play therapy and therapeutic play, giving you a solid starting point to build your professional understanding in this area.

This course explores what play therapy is, the models and approaches used, therapeutic play materials and safe play environments, and how play may support children facing typical issues, trauma, homelessness, or emotional distress. You’ll also develop awareness of professional boundaries, safeguarding, and when to refer to specialist support. Relevant roles include Play Therapy Support Worker (£18,000–£24,000), Child and Family Support Practitioner (£20,000–£26,000), and Early Intervention Specialist (£21,000–£28,000).

Suitable for beginners and existing professionals in education, care or family support, this course includes two free bonus courses: Family Support Worker and Child Psychology. Build your foundational knowledge of therapeutic play and strengthen your professional profile with the Play Therapy Course Level 3.

Key Highlights

• Achieve 10 CPD points
• CPD-accredited certification
• Understand Play Therapy Models and Approaches
• Explore Safeguarding and Professional Boundaries
• Develop Awareness of Trauma-Informed Practice
• Flexible, self-paced online learning

Gift Courses

• Course 01: Family Support Worker
• Course 02: Child Psychology

What You’ll Learn

• Understand what play therapy is and its core purpose
• Explore the advantages and typical outcomes of play therapy
• Recognise the different models and approaches used in play therapy
• Understand how safe therapeutic play environments and materials are structured
• Develop awareness of typical emotional and behavioural issues in children
• Explore trauma-informed considerations when supporting vulnerable children
• Recognise safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate referral procedures
• Examine current trends and case studies within play therapy practice

Why Study with Learnera?

• CPD-Accredited Learning
• Up-to-Date Learning Materials
• Flexible Online Study
• Career-Focused Training
• Globally Recognised Certification
• Unlimited Free Retakes Exam
• Recognised Certification

Accreditation and Recognition

Learnera’s Play Therapy Course Level 3 provides 10 CPD points. The Play Therapy Course Level 3 is fully CPD-accredited, giving you recognised evidence of your commitment to professional development. Designed to strengthen your knowledge of therapeutic play concepts, the course can enhance your CV and demonstrate your willingness to keep developing professionally. In today’s competitive job market, this additional training can help you build a stronger profile, stand out to potential employers, and pursue suitable child support, education, and family support opportunities. It can also support your long-term career growth by helping you expand your skill set, increase your professional confidence, and prepare for greater responsibilities and progression within your chosen field. This CPD certificate is evidence of successful completion of professional-development learning in play therapy and therapeutic-play concepts; it does not represent a professional Play Therapist qualification.

Assessment and Certification

Put your learning into practice and show what you have achieved with confidence. Your progress is assessed through an online multiple-choice Mock Exam and Final Assessment, with a 60% pass mark and instant results. You can retake the assessment free of charge, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your understanding and complete the Play Therapy Course Level 3 at your own pace.

Once you pass, you can order a CPD Accredited Digital or Printed Certificate along with your Transcript as evidence of your learning and continued professional development. These documents can be added to your CV, LinkedIn profile, professional portfolio, or job applications, helping you demonstrate your commitment to developing relevant knowledge and building a stronger professional profile in today’s competitive job market.

The regular price of the Digital Certificate is £12.99, while the Printed Certificate is £24.99. For a limited time, you can enjoy 30% off your certificate order, making it easier to showcase your achievement for less.

Complete your assessment, claim your certificate, and turn your learning into a credential you can proudly showcase.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop their knowledge of therapeutic play, strengthen their professional skills, or explore new career opportunities in child support, education, or family services. It is suitable for:

• Beginners with an interest in play therapy and child-centred approaches
• Professionals looking to refresh or expand their existing knowledge
• Job seekers wanting to strengthen their CV
• Individuals considering a career change into child or family support roles
• Existing workers seeking career progression
• Anyone interested in exploring roles such as Play Therapy Support Worker, Child and Family Support Practitioner, Therapeutic Care Worker, or Youth Support Worker

Career Opportunities and Progression

Completing the Play Therapy Course Level 3 can support your journey into a range of child support, education and family services roles across the UK. A solid understanding of therapeutic play concepts, child emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding awareness is valued by employers across education, early years, and family support settings. Below are some of the relevant roles connected to this course:

• Play Therapy Support Worker (£18,000–£24,000)
• Child and Family Support Practitioner (£20,000–£26,000)
• Therapeutic Care Worker (£19,000–£25,000)
• Emotional Wellbeing Assistant (£18,000–£23,000)
• Youth Support Worker (£19,000–£24,000)
• Early Intervention Specialist (£21,000–£28,000)

For those wishing to pursue a recognised professional Play Therapist career, organisations such as BAPT and PTUK operate accredited postgraduate-level qualifying programmes involving supervised clinical practice. The Play Therapy Course Level 3 provides useful introductory knowledge to support that longer-term pathway.

Enrol in the Play Therapy Course Level 3 and develop foundational knowledge of therapeutic play, child emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding awareness through flexible online study.