Our level 2 understanding children and young people’s mental health course develops the skills needed to understand mental health conditions that affect people, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and the impact that mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
Course Length: 16 weeks on average
Awarding Body: TQUK (E-certificates upon achievement)
Learning Method(s): Online and paper based materials and assessment
There is no prior qualification needed to access this course.
This course is part of our fully funded range of Level 2 courses so is free to the majority of learners – eligibility criteria applies.
Unit 1: Understand children and young people’s mental health in context
Learn about the concept of mental health and how society’s view of mental health has changed over time. Discover the legislation in place to support mental health.
Unit 2: Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health
This unit uncovers the risk factors that can affect young people’s mental health and how these can be mitigated. Explore developmental changes and how puberty can impact mental health.
Unit 3: Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns
Discover the behaviours displayed that may indicate a mental health concern. Find out about common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
Unit 4: Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns
Investigate the impact of mental health concerns on children, young people and others and develop an understanding of the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why children and young people may be reluctant to seek a diagnosis.
Unit 5: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns
Here you will explore person-centred approaches to supporting children and young people with mental health concerns, how to promote mental well-being, and the services and treatment involved with children mental health.
This is a guide to the eligibility criteria if you are not sure about anything please get in touch with us.
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This course is fully free for eligible adults aged 19 and over living in London or Buckinghamshire, funded through the Adult Skills Fund. Funding is generally available to people who are unemployed or on a lower income and is subject to residency and eligibility checks when you enrol.
This is a nationally recognised qualification that develops knowledge of the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. It covers mental health awareness, factors affecting wellbeing, common mental health conditions, recognising signs of distress, safeguarding, resilience, self esteem and appropriate ways to support children and young people.
This qualification is suitable for teachers, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers, Social Workers, Early Years Practitioners, pastoral staff, Family Support Workers, Care Workers and others working with children and young people. It is particularly valuable for those working across education, childcare, health and social care, community services and voluntary organisations.
The course helps learners recognise potential mental health concerns, understand factors that can affect emotional wellbeing and respond in a supportive and informed way. It develops knowledge of resilience, self esteem, safeguarding and professional boundaries to help promote positive mental health and wellbeing among children and young people.
Most learners complete the qualification within 10 to 12 weeks through flexible blended learning, with online learning materials and dedicated tutor or assessor support. Assessment is completed through an online portfolio of evidence and knowledge based workbooks, with no formal examinations required.
