
FREE GUIDE TO ACCESSING MINECRAFT EDUCATION

FREE SELF-PACED COURSE
Stuggling to access Minecraft Education? Learn how to purchase and set-up Minecraft Education licenses for your family or service.
FREE
22 Lessons
0.5 Hours of Video Content
Course Length: Approx. 2 Hours
Requirements: You'll need access to a Minecraft Eduction license to complete this course (the cost of this is not included in the course but the course does contain guidance on purchasing licenses)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Download and install Minecraft Education on your chosen device to begin exploring its features.
Set up a new Minecraft Education domain and purchase user licenses
Add secure sign-in methods to protect your account and avoid common access issues.
Create user accounts for clients, family members or staff and assign licenses to each user effectively.
Reset passwords and manage access confidently
Create a multiplayer game in Minecraft Education to connect with clients or your family.
MEET YOUR TRAINER: Ellie Finch
Ellie Finch, MA MBACP (Accred), is a counsellor, clinical supervisor, and neurodiversity-affirming practitioner specialising in therapeutic work with children, young people, and families. Drawing on experience across CAMHS, schools, charities, and private practice, Ellie is a recognised leader in integrating videogames like Minecraft into therapy to improve engagement and accessibility. Through her social venture, PlayMode Academy, she offers structured, ethically grounded training for professionals who want to embed creative digital tools into their practice. Her work is supported by Cambridge Social Ventures and UnLtd, and she was part of a University of Cambridge research team that explored how videogames can help create more inclusive mental health support.
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