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

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

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 26 weeks, you'll build a solid understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people, including how to recognise signs of distress and how to respond appropriately. This children and young people's mental health qualification is relevant to roles in schools, youth services, childcare, and community support.

Who this course is for

See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key factors that affect children and young people's mental health.
  • You'll recognise common mental health conditions in children and young people, including anxiety and depression.
  • You'll learn how to respond to a child or young person who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll understand the importance of early intervention and where to signpost for support.
  • You'll explore the impact of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and social pressures on mental wellbeing.
  • You'll understand the roles of different professionals and services involved in supporting young people's mental health.

How you will learn

This is an online course, so all study takes place remotely. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based questions that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. You work through the material at your own pace and submit work when you're ready. Farnborough College will confirm the specific submission process and any deadlines before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: supporting young people's wellbeing in community or school settings.
  • Learning Mentor: helping pupils who face emotional or social barriers to learning.
  • Teaching Assistant: supporting children's wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
  • Early Years Practitioner: working in nursery or childcare with an understanding of mental health.
  • Family Support Worker: working with families where children have emotional or behavioural needs.
  • School Welfare Officer: monitoring attendance and wellbeing in a school environment.
  • Residential Childcare Worker: supporting young people in care settings.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Award or Certificate in Mental Health is a natural next step if you want to work in a more specialist support role. You might also consider a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or a Level 3 qualification in Youth Work. These open doors to senior practitioner roles and, in some cases, provide a route toward degree-level study in social work, counselling, or education.

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