Our training pathways
Therapeutic care pathways, mapped level by level
Our training is organised into therapeutic care pathways, each built around the role and the needs of the children being cared for. Every pathway follows the same clear structure — a mandatory induction, foundation and specialist practitioner levels, and advanced management training — so development is planned and progressive.
The four-level structure
A clear, progressive journey
8-Day Induction
Mandatory for all new carers before they work unsupervised.
Level 1 Practitioner
Foundation knowledge, delivered as induction week.
Level 2 Practitioner
Core specialist training, delivered over the first six months.
Level 3 Practitioner
Advanced and specialist topics, post-six months.
Management & Specialist
Senior practitioner, accredited and refresher training.
The 8-Day Induction
Mandatory for all new carers across every pathway
Every new carer begins with our comprehensive eight-day induction, giving them the essential knowledge and accredited safety qualifications they need before working with children and young people.
Days 1–4 — Core Induction
Foundation knowledge for every new carer
- Safeguarding
- Risk Management & Care Plans
- ADHD
- Child Exploitation
- Reporting & Recording
- Fire Safety
- Autism
- Professional Boundaries
- Medication
- Learning Disabilities
- Complaints & Allegations
- Missing from Care
Days 5–6 — Physical Intervention
KIT accredited (2 days)
- Accredited physical intervention training (KIT)
- Safe de-escalation and positive handling
Days 7–8 — First Aid at Work
Accredited (2 days)
- First Aid at Work qualification
- Emergency response in a care setting
Ready to plan your team's training year?
Talk to us about the Kudos Training Calendar 2026 and build a structured, inspection-ready pathway for your workforce.