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 need to fit learning around other commitments. Over 10 weeks, 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 is funded, so there's no cost to you.
Who this course is for
Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people*. They include depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder, and are often a direct response to whats happening in their lives. The emotional wellbeing of children is just as important as their physical health, as good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them, and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.This nationally-recognised qualification will equip you with a more detailed understanding of the mental health conditions that affect children and young people, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being, and the impact that mental health concerns may have on young people and others.The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health is split into manageable study units, and will develop your knowledge and understanding in five key areas:* Unit 1: Understand children and young peoples mental health in context* Unit 2: Understand factors which may affect children and young peoples mental health* Unit 3: Understand children and young peoples mental health concerns* Unit 4: Understand the impact of children and young peoples mental health concerns* Unit 5: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concernsWhether youre currently working with, or intend to work with, children and young people and would like to develop your specialist skills; or if you simply want to better understand mental health problems in this age group for personal reasons; this course can give you increased awareness and confidence to complement a personal, professional or voluntary role working with children and young people, or be used to update and advance your continuing professional development (CPD).This is an online course taught over 10-15 weeks, meaning you can choose when and where you study, so ...
Entry requirements
4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade D or 3 or aboveor Level 1 vocational qualificationorLevel 1 qualification in EnglishAdditional Information: If you do not hold a suitable Level 1 qualification, or cannot provide evidence of one, you may still be able to enrol on this course following an initial assessment to test your level of literacy in English.
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 such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders in young people.
You'll identify the factors that affect children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.
You'll understand how to respond to a young person who may be experiencing a mental health difficulty.
You'll explore the role of professionals and services that support children and young people's mental health.
You'll understand the importance of early intervention and how it can make a difference.
How you will learn
This is an online course, so all your study takes place digitally. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You work through the material at your own pace and submit work for marking. There are no exams. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that Level 2 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Bank Colleges 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 children and young people overcome barriers to learning.
Teaching Assistant: assist in classrooms, including supporting pupils with mental health needs.
Family Support Worker: work with families to improve children's health and wellbeing.
Early Years Practitioner: care for and support young children in nursery or pre-school settings.
Residential Childcare Worker: support young people living in care.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (or a related Level 3 mental health qualification): deepens your knowledge and opens roles with more responsibility.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: the qualification recognised for senior roles in early years settings.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing: a natural next step if you want to specialise further in this area.
