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

CostFREE
Duration5 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course in Burnley. Classes run at Chai Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 5 weeks, you'll build your understanding of mental health in children and young people, including how to recognise concerns, reduce risk, and respond appropriately. The course covers legislation, safeguarding, and best practice. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 2 children and young people's mental health qualification is the right fit for you.

Who this course is for

This is a great course for anyone currently looking to get into working with children and young people. This course also will aid you in your day to day life when dealing with your own or other children and young people. This course also suits individuals who are currently working, whether that's in education or not! Whether you are looking to gain a qualification to build up your experience or even trying to change career paths. This course is for you!

Entry requirements

  • Resident of Lancashire, Cheshire or Cumbria - Over 19 Years Old - Currently Unemployed or Earning Less than £25,750 - Has Access to a Laptop, Tablet or PC

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key factors that affect children and young people's mental health.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs of mental health concerns in children and young people.
  • You'll explore strategies to reduce the risk of mental health difficulties.
  • You'll understand relevant legislation and best practice in this area.
  • You'll learn how safeguarding connects to mental health support.
  • You'll develop your understanding of how communication and interaction affect wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Chai Centre in Burnley. Learning is delivered face-to-face over 5 weeks on a part-time daytime timetable. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks that you complete as part of the course. You do not sit a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chai Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You'll also need access to a laptop, tablet, or PC for any work you do outside the classroom.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing in a school setting.
  • Learning mentor: help young people overcome barriers to learning.
  • Youth worker: work with young people in community or charity settings.
  • Early years practitioner: support children's development in nursery or pre-school.
  • School support worker: assist staff with pastoral and welfare duties.
  • Family support worker: help families where children are at risk or struggling.
  • Care assistant (children's services): provide day-to-day support in residential or community care.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Award or Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, which goes deeper into theory and practice. If you're working toward a career in schools or early years, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma would build on this foundation. For health and social care roles, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care covers the broader skills employers look for.

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