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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield

CostFREE
Duration135 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at Sutton Community Academy. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. Around 1 in 10 children and young people experience mental health problems. This course builds your understanding of mental health concepts, risk factors, and the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. It covers the impact of mental health difficulties and how to recognise and respond to them. The course runs for 135 hours.

Who this course is for

Mental health problems affect around 1 in 10 children and young people. Emotional wellbeing is just as important as a childs mental health, therefore it is important for those working with children and young people to have a good understanding of the concepts, risk factors, and impact of mental health.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand key concepts in children and young people's mental health.
  • You'll identify risk factors that affect emotional wellbeing in children and young people.
  • You'll explore the impact of mental health difficulties on development and daily life.
  • You'll recognise signs that a child or young person may be struggling with their mental health.
  • You'll understand approaches to supporting emotional wellbeing in practice.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding in relation to mental health concerns.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sutton Community Academy. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete as you work through the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Community Academy 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 settings.
  • School Learning Mentor: help pupils manage emotional and mental health challenges.
  • Teaching Assistant: support children's wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
  • Family Support Worker: work with families where children have mental health needs.
  • Residential Childcare Worker: care for young people in residential settings.
  • Early Years Practitioner: apply mental health awareness in nursery or pre-school roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health in Schools: deepen your knowledge for school-based roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator): the qualification recognised in statutory nursery staffing ratios.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: broaden your mental health knowledge across age groups.
  • Level 3 Award in Youth Work Practice: move toward a formal youth work qualification.
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