Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course in Rossendale. Classes run at Haslingden Community Link, part-time during the day, over 5 weeks. The course covers how mental health affects children and young people, risk factors, legislation, safeguarding, and how to support positive wellbeing. It suits anyone fitting around other commitments, including work, caring responsibilities, or family life. You'll need to be over 19, resident in Lancashire, Cheshire, or Cumbria, and currently unemployed or earning under £25,750. You'll also need access to a laptop, tablet, or PC.
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 what mental health means for children and young people and why it matters.
You'll learn how to recognise signs that a child or young person may be struggling.
You'll explore the risk factors and protective factors that affect mental wellbeing.
You'll study relevant legislation and best practice around children's mental health.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities in relation to mental health.
You'll learn how communication and interaction can support or affect a young person's wellbeing.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Haslingden Community Link across the 5 weeks. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor support throughout. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you complete as part of the course. You'll need access to a laptop, tablet, or PC for any online elements.
What you will need to bring
You'll need access to a laptop, tablet, or PC. Haslingden Community Link will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils' emotional and social needs in school.
Learning mentor: working with young people facing personal or academic challenges.
Youth worker: helping young people in community or voluntary settings.
School support worker: providing pastoral care and wellbeing support.
Early years worker: supporting children's development in nursery or pre-school settings.
Family support worker: helping families where children's mental health is a concern.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Understanding Mental Health: deepens your knowledge and strengthens applications for roles in education or care.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a route toward teaching assistant roles in schools.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across the health and social care sector.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery and early years settings.
