Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this children and young people's mental health qualification is the right level for you. The course covers depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, and the factors that shape children's and young people's emotional well-being. You'll also look at the impact mental health problems can have on their daily lives. The course runs over 2 years part-time. NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health with certificate.
Who this course is for
Our fully online course will teach you about supporting children and young peoples mental health and emotional well-being. You will learn about issues facing children and young people like depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, as well as factors that affect their mental health and the impact mental health problems can have on them and their lives.This is a 12-week (approx. 120 hours) Online Self-Study qualification course. It can be started anytime and accessed (via a learning portal) at times/days to suit you.To learn more about this course and book your place, click the following link to Eventbrite.Click here to View more information
Entry requirements
Learners must meet the following eligibility criteria to access this course: Be aged 19+ on the 31/08/2025 Learners must be a UK resident and legally living in the UK on the first day of learning. (proof required) Due to Government funding criteria, we are unable to accept learners who live in London, Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, Ireland or a devolved postcode areas. Please check with us if you are unsure.
What you will learn
You'll identify common mental health conditions affecting children and young people, including depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder.
You'll explore the factors that influence children's and young people's mental health.
You'll understand the impact mental health problems can have on a young person's life, relationships, and development.
You'll learn how to support children and young people's emotional well-being.
You'll recognise signs that a child or young person may need additional support.
You'll develop awareness of the services and approaches used to help young people with mental health difficulties.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at University and Professional Development Centre on a part-time daytime basis. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete as you work through the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through the material and give feedback on your work throughout the 2 years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University and Professional Development Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people's mental health and well-being in community settings.
Learning Mentor: help children and young people overcome barriers in school or college.
Teaching Assistant: support pupils, including those with emotional and mental health needs.
Family Support Worker: work with families to improve children's well-being.
Early Years Practitioner: care for and support young children in nursery or pre-school settings.
Residential Childcare Worker: provide day-to-day support for children living in care.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health (NCFE): deepen your knowledge and move into more senior support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
Level 3 Certificate in Working with Young People: broadens your skills for youth work and community roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role in this field.
