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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus on a part-time daytime basis, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This children and young people's mental health qualification builds your understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people, and how to support them in education and care settings. The course runs over one year. You'll need to demonstrate Level 1 English and maths to enrol.

Who this course is for

If you to work with children and young people - or already have a role working with these age groups - this qualification will improve your knowledge and awareness of mental health.

The qualification will look good on your CV when applying for jobs and will be valuable when working in a range of roles in the education or health and social care sectors.

Entry requirements

To access this course you are required to demonstrate that you are working at Level 1 in English and maths.

Whilst a placement in a relevant setting is not a requirement of the course, you are advised to source a placement as part of your personal development and to prepare you to progress to a Level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
  • You'll understand how mental health difficulties can impact behaviour, learning, and development.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs that a child or young person may be struggling.
  • You'll study the factors that influence children's and young people's mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll examine the roles of professionals and services involved in mental health support.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities in relation to mental health.
  • You'll build awareness of how to promote positive mental health in education and care settings.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom-based sessions at the Wellington Road Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed throughout the year. There are no exams. Your progress is assessed against the units of the qualification, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assist children and young people with mental health needs in care or community settings.
  • SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in school.
  • Teaching assistant: work in primary or secondary schools alongside classroom teachers.
  • Youth support worker: help young people navigate challenges in youth or community services.
  • Mental health first aider: provide early mental health support in schools or workplaces.
  • Nursery practitioner: support early years children's wellbeing and development.
  • Care assistant: work in residential or supported living settings with young people.
  • Adult educator: support learners in community or further education settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior support or supervisory role.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're heading toward a teaching assistant or adult education role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: deepens your knowledge and strengthens your CV for mental health-focused roles.
  • A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education if you're working toward a nursery or early years role.
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