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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course in Widnes – Riverside College Kingsway Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can study around your existing commitments. The course runs over one year, part-time. You'll explore how mental health affects children and young people, what influences their wellbeing, and how to recognise and respond to common mental health conditions. This children and young people's mental health qualification is open to adults aged 19 and over. You'll have an initial assessment after applying to confirm the course is the right fit.

Who this course is for

Aimed at 19+ learners

Entry requirements

Initial assessment after application

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health means for children and young people at different stages of development.
  • You'll identify factors that affect the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
  • You'll recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in young people.
  • You'll explore how mental health difficulties can affect behaviour, learning, and relationships.
  • You'll understand the importance of early intervention and where to signpost for support.
  • You'll learn about legislation, safeguarding, and the duty of care relevant to working with young people.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Riverside College Kingsway Campus on an evening timetable. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed throughout the course. There are no exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through each unit, demonstrating your understanding of children and young people's mental health.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people's emotional and mental wellbeing in community settings.
  • Learning Mentor: help pupils in schools who are struggling with mental health or behaviour.
  • Teaching Assistant: assist in classrooms where pupils have additional emotional needs.
  • Early Years Practitioner: work in nurseries and children's centres with a focus on wellbeing.
  • Family Support Worker: work with families where children's mental health is a concern.
  • Residential Childcare Worker: support young people in care settings day to day.
  • School Counselling Support Worker: assist qualified counsellors in school-based services.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Award, Certificate, or Diploma in Counselling Skills, which moves you toward a counselling or therapeutic support role. You might also consider the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) if you want to work in residential or community care settings. For those interested in education, a Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification opens routes into schools.

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