Below is a summary of our introductory, foundation, intermediate and advanced courses: -
Foundation courses
These courses are ideal for anyone who is new to STH practice and looking to gain a foundational understanding of what STH is about.
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| Course title | Format | Length | Course fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step into STH | Face to face | One day | £80 |
| Introduction to STH | Blended | 5-10 hours learning over 1 week* | £120 |
*including live online events
Intermediate courses
Our intermediate courses have been put together for professionals and STH practitioners who are looking to improve their practice and outcomes for their clients.
| Course title | Format | Length | Course fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| STH practice | Blended | 20-28 hours learning* | £195 |
| Using STH to benefit - | |||
| - people with learning disabilities | Face to face | 2 days | £295 |
| - people with mental health support needs | Face to face | 2 days | £295 |
| - children with SEND | Face to face | 2 days | £295 |
*including live online events
Advanced courses
Our advanced courses are targeted at individuals who are looking to become experts in STH. These courses explore a broad spectrum of practice in STH and allow students to tailor STH programmes to client groups and settings.
| Course title | Format | Length | Course fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award in STH | Blended | 150 hours of learning | £530** |
| Diploma in STH | Face to face / online | 600 hours of learning over 2 years | £4200*** |
** A pre-requisite for the Award in STH course is attending one of our Intermediate courses. The £530 course fee excludes the cost of attending one of these courses. Further details about the Award can be found here.
*** Please note there are 3 full Diploma bursaries available to those who have less than £23,000 personal income per year. Further details about the Diploma can be found here.
*including live online events
