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Free Level 2 Early Years Mental Health Course Online – Be Central Bedfordshire

CostFREE
Duration105 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health in the Early Years Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your work or volunteering in an early years setting. The course covers mental health and wellbeing in children from birth to five, and the role of the Early Years Practitioner in supporting it. It takes around 105 hours to complete. To enrol, you need to be 19 or over and working or volunteering in an early years setting for at least 7 hours a week.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 Technical Specialist Qualification is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform specialised roles within a specific occupational area.

This qualification will enable you to build your knowledge of mental health in young children from birth to five years old and the role of the Early Years Practitioner in supporting their mental health and wellbeing. You will gain insight into the importance of mental health for the overall health and wellbeing of children in their early years. Additionally, you will learn about the crucial role of attachment in mental health and wellbeing during these formative years. The course will introduce relevant concepts from neuroscience and highlight the impact of adverse childhood experiences. By the end of the qualification, you will feel more confident in supporting early intervention for mental health and wellbeing in young children.

Entry requirements

Anyone 19+ who is working or volunteering in an early years setting for a minimum of 7 hours per week.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how mental health develops in children from birth to five years old.
  • You'll learn how to identify signs of mental health difficulties in young children.
  • You'll explore the factors that affect children's mental health and emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll understand the role of the Early Years Practitioner in supporting children's mental health.
  • You'll learn how to work with families and other professionals to promote wellbeing.
  • You'll gain knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and safeguarding responsibilities in early years settings.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the qualification standards set by NCFE.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Be Central Bedfordshire will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery Practitioner: support children's wellbeing in a nursery setting.
  • Early Years Practitioner: work with children from birth to five in a range of settings.
  • Childcare Worker: provide care and learning support in nurseries or pre-schools.
  • Teaching Assistant (Early Years): support young children in a school reception class.
  • Family Support Worker: help families with young children access services and support.
  • Play Worker: lead play-based activities focused on children's development and wellbeing.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education (Cache): moves you toward senior practitioner roles and counts toward statutory staffing ratios in nursery settings.
  • Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner: deepens specialist knowledge for those taking on lead or advisory roles in early years.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health: extends your mental health knowledge to older age groups.
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