EMPOWERING YOU TO
SUPPORT THE NEXT
GENERATION
Our Diploma of Higher Education (DiplomaHE) is designed with your professional growth and lifestyle in mind. This part-time programme offers the flexibility to pursue university-validated training at a pace that respects your existing personal and work commitments.
You will develop a sophisticated clinical toolkit tailored to the unique psychological and developmental stages of children and young people. By combining academic study from Anglia Ruskin University with hands-on practical experience at Renew, you will graduate as a confident, specialist practitioner ready to make a profound difference in the lives of the students and families you serve.
| Validation | Duration | Format | Next Intake |
| ARU Validated | 2-3 Years (Part-Time) | Weekly Day-Release | September 2026 |
Course Syllabus & Clinical Focus
Child Development & Attachment Theory
“Explore the foundational theories of how children form bonds and how early-year experiences shape adult personality and mental health.”
Creative Therapeutic Techniques
“Learn how to use play, art, and sand-tray therapy to communicate with children who may not yet have the words to express their trauma or feelings.”
Clinical Placement & Supervision
“Gain hands-on experience through supervised placements. You will be supported by the Renew team to ensure you are meeting professional training standards.
Secure Your Place for 2026
Academic Excellence with ARU
We work in close academic partnership with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to deliver this course. While you will study at our Chelmsford headquarters and be taught by Renew’s specialist tutors, your qualification is fully validated by ARU.
By staying on the Renew website for your application and enquiries, you ensure a direct line of communication with our training team who manage the recruitment process personally.
Your Path to Professional Practice
Entry Requirements: Applicants typically require a Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (like our Introduction course) and a successful interview.
Progression: Upon successful completion, students are eligible to progress to our BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Top-Up) programme to gain full degree status.
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Codetic
Our work in schools is usually carried out as part of a specific contract with an individual school, multi-academy trust or local development group.
John Doe
Codetic
Renew was perfect in every aspect of cooporation.
Our work in schools is usually carried out as part of a specific contract with an individual school, multi-academy