Free Level 2 Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years Course. Study online, at your own pace, in around 7 weeks. The course covers how mental health affects young children, how to recognise signs of difficulty, and how to support children and families in early years settings. It's a practical understanding mental health in the early years qualification that can strengthen your CV for roles in nurseries, schools, and childcare. You must be aged 19 or over and live in England to enrol.
Who this course is for
If you choose to do this Level 2 Course in understanding Mental Health in the Early Years, it could lead to careers in Education and Childcare. This is especially useful for careers like; Teaching Assistant, Nursery Worker and Learning Mentor. Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years can also make your CV stand out and can prove beneficial for many different job roles.
Entry requirements
The learner must live in England and be over 19 years old. To enrol you must have your National Insurance number, a form of Identification, employment documents and details of your previous qualifications. This process can take 10-20 minutes. *Please note there is a £125 cancellation fee if a learner enrols and fails to complete or withdraws early from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.
What you will learn
You'll explore how mental health and wellbeing develop in young children.
You'll identify factors that can affect a child's mental health in the early years.
You'll recognise signs that a child may be experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties.
You'll understand how early years practitioners can support children's wellbeing.
You'll learn how to work with families and other professionals around mental health concerns.
You'll examine relevant legislation and safeguarding responsibilities in early years settings.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification criteria. No exams or classroom attendance are required.
What you will need to bring
You'll need your National Insurance number, a form of identification, employment documents, and details of your previous qualifications when you enrol. Learning Curve Courses 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
Teaching assistant: assist in primary school classrooms with pastoral awareness
Nursery worker: day-to-day care and learning support for young children
Learning mentor: guide pupils facing emotional or social challenges
Early years keyworker: build relationships with children and their families
Childcare worker: provide care in nurseries, crèches, or after-school clubs
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND): deepen your understanding of additional needs in early years and school settings.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A natural next step if you want to move into a senior practitioner role.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: broaden your mental health knowledge beyond the early years context.
