Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 10 weeks, you'll explore how society's understanding of mental health has changed, learn to recognise common mental health conditions in children and young people, and understand what causes and sustains poor mental health. This children and young people's mental health qualification is relevant to anyone working or volunteering with young people, including those moving into youth support, education, or care roles.
Who this course is for
Shipley College offers the Understanding Children & Young People's Mental Health Level 2 course, designed to provide valuable insights into mental health in young people., , Through this qualification, you will explore the evolution of societal perspectives on mental health, learn to identify common mental health issues and their underlying causes, and understand the effects of poor mental health. This course is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to improve their knowledge and professional practice across different industries., , Whether you’re already working in a related field or seeking to expand your horizons, this qualification is available through distance learning and can form part of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)., , By completing this course, you'll be prepared to pursue a wide range of job opportunities where knowledge of children and young people’s mental health is essential. Don’t hesitate to enroll today and take a step towards a rewarding future career.
Entry requirements
Full fee reduction may apply to you if in receipt of benefits and actively seeking employment or in work, earnings less the ?25,750 annually (?25,750 annually if not from an eligible regional postcode)
What you will learn
You'll explore how societal attitudes toward mental health in children and young people have developed over time.
You'll identify common mental health conditions affecting children and young people and their underlying causes.
You'll understand the impact that poor mental health can have on a young person's daily life and development.
You'll learn how to recognise signs that a child or young person may be struggling with their mental health.
You'll gain knowledge of support strategies and how professionals respond to mental health needs in young people.
You'll understand the importance of early intervention and the role of different services in supporting young people's mental health.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online, so you study when it suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from your assessor. There are no exams. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this level is the right fit for you before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shipley College Exhibition Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or education settings.
Learning Mentor: help students facing emotional or social barriers in school.
Teaching Assistant: assist in classrooms, including pupils with mental health needs.
Early Years Practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Family Support Worker: work with families where children have additional needs.
Residential Childcare Worker: support young people in care or residential settings.
School Welfare Officer: monitor and support pupil wellbeing in schools.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in Schools and Colleges: deepens your knowledge for roles in educational settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those moving into care or support work.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: extends your understanding to adult mental health contexts.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, if you want to move into early years.
