Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – North Tyneside Employment and Skills

CostFREE
Duration10 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 course at your own pace, which makes it practical if you have work, family, or other commitments. Over 10 weeks, you'll build 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, and care settings.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health means for children and young people at different stages of development.
  • You'll recognise common mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
  • You'll identify signs that a child or young person may be struggling with their mental health.
  • You'll understand the factors that can affect children and young people's mental wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to respond appropriately and support a child or young person in distress.
  • You'll understand the importance of professional boundaries and when to refer to specialist services.
  • You'll explore the role of families, schools, and communities in supporting mental health.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You'll complete written assignments and knowledge-based assessments that you submit through the online platform. There are no exams. You work through the material at your own pace and submit work when you're ready. North Tyneside Employment and Skills will confirm the specific platform and submission process before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Tyneside Employment and Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or school settings.
  • School learning mentor: helping pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting children's wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
  • Early years practitioner: working with young children in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Family support worker: helping families navigate children's mental health challenges.
  • Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes or supported housing.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (various awarding bodies): broadens your understanding to adult mental health settings.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing: a natural next step for deeper specialist knowledge.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: opens routes into qualified early years and childcare roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a mentoring or training role with young people.

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