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Course Overview

Discover the essential knowledge and skills to support children and young people's mental health with our comprehensive Level 2 Certificate. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the challenges children face, alongside vital insights into mental health conditions, relevant legislation, and practical strategies to support their wellbeing.

Whether you're a parent, educator, social worker, or healthcare professional, this qualification is tailored to help you build the confidence and expertise needed to make a meaningful impact. You’ll learn how to address critical concerns like bullying, self-harm, sleep disturbances, and suicidal thoughts, equipping you to promote healthier futures for young people. Take this opportunity to expand your knowledge and become a proactive advocate for children’s emotional and mental health, making a positive difference in their lives.

Five Star Learner Feedback:

★★★★★ "This has given me more knowledge and an understanding of the different issues that many people face and how to help others now and in the future." - Yasmin

★★★★★ "I most enjoyed the freedom and flexibility to complete the course around work in my own time. I took on this learning to gain better understanding and insight into children and young people's mental health, as I have a 7 year old and I wished to expand my knowledge. I felt supported both from my written feedback that I received from my assessor and via a Teams call." - Lavinia

If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk

What you will learn:

Unit 1 - Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Context

Unit 2 - Understand Factors which may Affect Children and Young People’s Mental Health

Unit 3 - Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns

Unit 4 - Understand the Impact of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns

Unit 5 - Understand how to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns

These funded courses are available for anyone that is 19 years old and over, that have lived in the EU/UK for the past 3 years.

Whether you’re interested in learning for work, career progression or self-development, our range of nationally recognised courses provide a flexible blended approach to your learning.

Explore our extensive range of free adult online qualifications, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge across diverse fields.  From honing your office and business acumen to promoting mental health awareness and supporting others, our courses encompass education, training, business, health, and social care.

Join us today elevate your expertise and advance your career, at no cost at all!

Please ensure you have a suitable device to study the course upon, we recommend a desktop or laptop to allow learners to view their learning account and type answers with ease.

No previous experience or knowledge of this subject is required.

You will be provided with an interactive learning account, containing practical advice and guidance to aid your learning journey.  We use an online learning platform known as eAssessor Pro to submit your written answers, all of our online courses are broken into bite-sized topics/sections and you submit your studies for feedback and guidance as you work your way through your chosen course.

Please don’t worry, there are no exams!  Plus, you will supported from start to finish by one of our online course tutors, who are industry experts in their own specialised fields.

Other Free Online Level 2 courses that you might wish to consider are:

  • Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
  • Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Understanding Behaviours that Challenges
  • Neuroscience in Early Years
  • Awareness of Mental Health Problems

All of these qualifications very much complement this course.

Upon completion, several career paths and opportunities for further development open up. While this qualification primarily enhances your knowledge, making you more effective in existing roles, it can also lead to various positions, such as:

Teaching Assistant – Supporting students with mental health concerns in an educational setting.
Youth Worker – Assisting young people in managing mental health challenges through mentoring and community support.
Support Worker – Working with vulnerable children and young people in care homes, fostering services, or community projects.
Family Support Worker – Providing guidance and emotional support to families dealing with children’s mental health issues.
Healthcare Assistant – Supporting children and young people in healthcare settings, particularly in mental health units or paediatric wards.
Nursery Worker or Childcare Practitioner – Promoting mental wellbeing in early years settings and supporting children’s emotional development.

Please note that while this qualification provides a strong foundation, further training or qualifications may be necessary for more advanced or specific roles

These courses are offered 'free' on the proviso that the course is completed. If you fail to complete any course, or do not actively engage by regularly submitting work (as outlined in your learning account) you will be liable to pay a £125.00 Administrative Fee.

These courses are offered 'free' on the proviso that the course is completed. If you fail to complete any course, you will be liable to pay a £125.00 Administrative Fee.

All courses are flexible part-time learning, from the comfort of your own home, requiring 3-4 hours of self-study per week. The duration of this course is 15 weeks.

Please 'Apply Now' using our Online Enrolment Form

Our enrolment process is completely online and you will be assisted every step by one of our Administration team members. 

If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk

Awarding Body:
NCFE CACHE

Curriculum Area:
Commercial Delivery - Commercial Delivery

Course Options

Start Date

Various

Attendance

Online

Duration

15 Weeks

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