Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – Chelmsford College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course. Study online. You can work through the material at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. The course covers mental health in context, factors that affect children and young people's wellbeing, common mental health concerns, their impact, and how to provide support. It takes around 12 weeks to complete. You must be aged 19 or over to qualify for funded study.

Who this course is for

Our Level 2 course on understanding children and young people’s mental health is tailored to individuals who seek to expand their knowledge and awareness on this important topic. The online course explores the context of mental health in children and young people, the most commonly associated mental health problems, the impact, and the available support to maintain their mental wellbeing. Whether you work with children or you're just interested in learning more regarding children's and young peoples mental health, this course will suit you. Moreover, with 19+ funding, this course is likely free for you to study.

Entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification.

Specific Entry Requirements:

On the first day of learning, a learner must be aged 19 or older on 31 August within the 2024 to 2025 funding year to be ESFA funded.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the context of mental health in children and young people
  • You'll identify factors that can affect children and young people's mental health
  • You'll recognise common mental health concerns in children and young people
  • You'll understand the impact those concerns can have on daily life
  • You'll learn how to support children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties
  • You'll understand what services and resources are available to maintain young people's wellbeing

How you will learn

This is a fully online course. You study through written learning materials and complete assessments to demonstrate your understanding of each topic. Assessment is based on written tasks covering the units in the qualification. There are no exams. You work through the content in your own time and submit your work online.

What you will need to bring

Chelmsford College will confirm anything you need before you start. As this is an online course, you will need access to a device with an internet connection.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people's emotional and mental wellbeing
  • School Wellbeing Officer: work within schools on pupil mental health
  • Children's Residential Support Worker: provide care in residential settings
  • Family Support Worker: help families navigate mental health challenges
  • Teaching Assistant: support pupils with additional emotional needs
  • Early Years Practitioner: work in nursery or childcare with a mental health awareness foundation
  • Community Outreach Worker: connect young people with local support services

What you could study next

A level 2 children and young people's mental health qualification opens several routes forward. The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health deepens your knowledge for more specialist roles. The Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England) is the qualification recognised for professional roles in that sector. The Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is useful if you move into adult or social care settings.

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