Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health

This course is currently being offered free of charge. If, however, the learner withdraws early without completing the course, a charge may be incurred to cover the cost of the course materials.

The purpose of this qualification is to increase learner's knowledge and awareness of children and young people's mental health. It

By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of:

- children and young people's mental health in context
- mental health problems commonly associated with children and young people
- the impact of mental ill-health on children and young people
- support available to maintain mental wellbeing in children and young people.

This qualification is suitable for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of children and young people's mental health and will be particularly useful for people working in an educational setting.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

Learners must achieve all of the mandatory units:
- Unit 01 Understand children and young people's mental health in context
- Unit 02 Understand factors which may affect children and young people's mental health
- Unit 03 Understand children and young people's mental health concerns
- Unit 04 Understand the impact of children and young people's mental health concerns
- Unit 05 Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns

To pass this qualification learners are required to complete 5 mandatory units with a formal assessment completed at the end of each module and submitted to us for marking.

This is a knowledge only qualification; therefore, work experience is not mandatory.

This qualification could be what you need to improve your career prospects and get your ideal job, if you are unable to attend college on a regular basis.

This course aims to increase candidates’ knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health. They will explore the factors that make an individual more vulnerable to developing mental ill health as well as the factors that can protect their well-being. They will look at how the care, compassion and vigilance of others can support children and young people to bounce back from setbacks and successfully deal with the challenges they may face during their childhood and teenage years.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
• Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England)
• Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

You will study this course online via the e-assessor learning portal.  Our support staff and assessors are on hand to guide and help you throughout your qualification.

All materials comprise of a set of high-quality activity workbooks. These materials have been officially endorsed by the relevant awarding organisation as meeting the requirements of the qualifications. Learners will be provided with all the necessary workbooks to complete the programme and will have the opportunity to work through a series of reflective tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and test their knowledge. 

If you are interested in enrolling on this course, please complete the postcode checker above and (if your postcode is eligible) click on the "Apply" button.