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Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – TEC Partnership

CostFREE
Duration364 days
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. You'll build a solid understanding of mental health in children and young people, covering topics such as common conditions, risk factors, and how to support young people effectively. The course runs for up to 364 days, giving you plenty of time to complete it alongside work or family life. A children and young people's mental health qualification at this level is relevant to roles in education, youth work, and care settings.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health means for children and young people and why it matters.
  • You'll identify common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
  • You'll recognise the risk factors and protective factors that influence young people's mental wellbeing.
  • You'll explore how family, school, and social environments affect mental health.
  • You'll understand how to respond appropriately when a child or young person is struggling.
  • You'll learn about the services and support available to children and young people with mental health needs.
  • You'll develop awareness of safeguarding responsibilities in relation to mental health.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You'll complete written assignments and knowledge-based assessments to demonstrate your understanding of each topic. All study is self-directed, so you work through the material at a pace that suits you. You'll have up to 364 days to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TEC Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people's wellbeing in community or school settings.
  • Learning Mentor: help pupils with emotional and behavioural challenges in schools.
  • Teaching Assistant: assist in classrooms where mental health awareness is increasingly valued.
  • Early Years Practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
  • Family Support Worker: work with families where children have mental health needs.
  • Care Worker (children's residential): support young people in residential care homes.

What you could study next

A free children and young people's mental health course at Level 2 is a strong starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Mental Health, a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. If you want to work directly in youth mental health services, a Level 3 qualification is typically the next step toward roles with greater responsibility.

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