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Free Level 2 Early Years Mental Health Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

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

Free Level 2 Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years Course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. This understanding mental health in the early years qualification covers child attachment, the impact of adverse experiences, and emotional wellbeing in early childhood. It's designed for people working with young children or preparing to do so. The course takes around 105 hours to complete.

Who this course is for

The early years of childhood are critical for development. Learning the significance of attachment and adverse experiences during this time is important to understand childrens mental health. Whether you are looking to begin work with young children, or you work with children in your current role, having a solid grasp on the importance of a childs emotional wellbeing is vital.

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 explore how attachment in early childhood shapes mental health and development.
  • You'll understand the effects of adverse childhood experiences on young children's wellbeing.
  • You'll identify signs of emotional and mental health difficulties in early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to support children's emotional wellbeing in a childcare environment.
  • You'll examine the roles and responsibilities of early years practitioners in promoting positive mental health.
  • You'll recognise when and how to refer children and families to specialist support.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You'll submit your work digitally, and your progress will be tracked throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: support children's learning and wellbeing in a nursery setting.
  • Early years teaching assistant: assist in Reception or pre-school classrooms.
  • Childminder: provide home-based childcare with a focus on emotional development.
  • Family support worker: help families with young children facing difficulties.
  • Play worker: lead play-based activities in early years or out-of-school settings.
  • Children's centre worker: deliver programmes supporting child development and family wellbeing.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education (Cache or equivalent): a step toward qualified early years educator status, which counts toward statutory staffing ratios in nurseries.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health: deepens your knowledge for roles with a stronger focus on emotional and mental health support.
  • Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care: a broader childcare qualification that opens more roles in nurseries and pre-schools.
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