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Free Level 2 Adverse Childhood Experiences Course Online – Northampton College Main Campus

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around your existing commitments. No travel required. The course covers what adverse childhood experiences are, how they affect development and long-term health, and how professionals can respond effectively. You'll need to pass a short English assessment before you start, and you should be able to complete the course within 6 to 10 weeks. It's open to adults aged 19 and over who have been living in the UK for at least three years.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone who enjoys studying independently and is designed for learners wishing to progress to a wide range of further learning and job roles such as nursery staff, teachers, health/social workers across health and social care, children and young people, nursing, public services and education and training.

Entry requirements

You should have been living in the UK for 3 years by the start of the course. You should be over 19+ and not currently be enrolled on an apprenticeship. Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection An email account that you regularly check You need to pass a short English assessment You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient time to study the qualification as it is expected that you will achieve within 6-10 weeks.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are and how they are defined.
  • You'll explore how ACEs affect children's development, behaviour, and mental health.
  • You'll learn how trauma in childhood can have long-term effects on adult health and wellbeing.
  • You'll examine how professionals across health, social care, and education can recognise signs of ACEs.
  • You'll develop knowledge of trauma-informed approaches used in practice.
  • You'll understand the role of protective factors in reducing the impact of ACEs on children and young people.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. You'll need regular access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. You should also have an email account you check regularly, as communication and submission happen digitally.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer with a reliable internet connection and an email account you check regularly. Northampton College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery worker: support young children's early development in a nursery setting.
  • Teaching assistant: help children in school who may have experienced trauma.
  • Health care assistant: work in NHS or community health settings with vulnerable patients.
  • Social care worker: support children and families in local authority or charity roles.
  • Family support worker: work directly with families affected by adversity.
  • Youth worker: engage young people in community or voluntary sector settings.
  • School welfare officer: identify and support pupils with safeguarding needs.

What you could study next

A natural next step is a Level 3 qualification in health and social care, childcare, or education. The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care covers practice skills needed for more senior roles. If you're interested in working with children specifically, the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or a Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection would build directly on this understanding adverse childhood experiences qualification. These Level 3 qualifications open the door to supervisory and specialist roles.

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