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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – Thurrock Council

CostFREE
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start24 Sep 2026
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. Study online, part-time in the evenings. You'll study at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. The course runs over 19 weeks and covers mental health conditions that affect children and young people. Before you start, you'll attend a Meet the Team session, which can last up to three hours. Book your place by emailing [email protected] or calling 01375 372476.

Who this course is for

"This course will help you to develop the skills needed to understand mental health conditions that impact on children and young people.

Prior to the course, you will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. You will need to book a session by emailing [email protected] or calling 01375 372476."

Entry requirements

"You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level.

You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to book a session via the enrolment button on our website, or by calling 01375 372476."

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
  • You'll understand the factors that influence children's and young people's mental health.
  • You'll recognise signs and symptoms of mental health difficulties in young people.
  • You'll explore how mental health conditions can impact behaviour, learning, and development.
  • You'll develop knowledge of support strategies and interventions used with children and young people.
  • You'll understand the roles of professionals involved in supporting young people's mental health.

How you will learn

You'll study online through a combination of written assignments and knowledge-based assessments. Work is completed at your own pace in the evenings over 19 weeks. You'll submit your work online for assessment. The provider will confirm the specific assessment tasks during your Meet the Team session before the course begins.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thurrock Council 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.
  • Mental Health Support Worker. Assist young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Learning Mentor. Help children and young people overcome barriers to learning.
  • Teaching Assistant. Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • Family Support Worker. Work with families to improve children's wellbeing.
  • Children's Residential Support Worker. Provide care and support in residential settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Understanding Mental Health. Deepens your knowledge and strengthens your CV for senior support roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. Moves you toward qualified practitioner status in early years and childcare settings.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work. Builds on this children and young people's mental health qualification for those moving into youth work roles.
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