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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – Learning & Skills Darlington

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK 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, which makes it practical if you have work, family, or other commitments. Over around 3 months, you'll build a solid understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people, including how to recognise signs of distress and how to respond appropriately. This free children and young people's mental health course for adults is open to anyone aged 19 or over who lives in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area.

Who this course is for

Anyone aged 19+ looking to progress in the workplace or add skills to their CV to find employment

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning. Any questions please contact us.

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's and young people's mental wellbeing.
  • You'll explore how to respond appropriately and support a child or young person in distress.
  • You'll learn about the roles of professionals and services involved in children's mental health support.
  • You'll understand the importance of early intervention and how it can make a difference.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through written learning materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge-based questions that you complete and submit online. There are no exams to sit in person. Learning & Skills Darlington will guide you through the process and let you know what's expected at each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learning & Skills Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth support worker: supporting young people's wellbeing in community or school settings.
  • Learning mentor: helping pupils who are struggling emotionally or academically.
  • Teaching assistant: working alongside teachers, including with vulnerable pupils.
  • Family support worker: helping families where children have mental health or emotional needs.
  • Early years practitioner: working in nursery or childcare settings with an awareness of wellbeing.
  • School welfare officer: monitoring attendance and wellbeing in a school environment.
  • Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes or supported living.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Award or Certificate in Understanding Mental Health is a natural next step if you want to deepen your knowledge. You could also look at a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or a Level 3 Award in Education and Training if you want to move into teaching or training roles. For youth work specifically, a Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice would build directly on what you've learned here.

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