Level 2 Certificate Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years
Course Overview
The early years of childhood are critical for development. Learning the significance of attachment and adverse experiences during this time is important to understand children’s mental health. Children can be exposed to several traumatic experiences throughout their early years which can impact their mental health – and these experiences can contribute to mental health concerns in later life.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry criteria, however it is advisable that learners already have a Level 2 or equivalent qualification (Five or more GCSE/O levels grade A*-C, one A level, two or three AS levels, NVQ Level 2).
Funded via the Adult Education Budget. To be eligible for the adult education budget, learners must be over 19 years old at the start of the current academic year, have lived in the UK for 3 or more years and live in a non-devolved area (You must not live in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midland, West of England or Sheffield City Region). Not funded for Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Key Information
A short, accredited Distance Learning Qualification completed within 12- 16 weeks. Self-Study Knowledge Based Qualification with the support of a subject specialist trainer. Choice of Paper and Online Resources and Assessments Method subject to availability. The sooner you complete one course the sooner you can move onto another. Ideal for continued professional development in your area of expertise, to gain prior knowledge for future employment or for your own personal interest in the subject.
Experience in the workplace is not essential as this is a knowledge-only qualification.
Programme Content
Unit 1 - Mental health for young children in the early years
Unit 2 - The significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences for young children in the early years
Unit 3 - The role of the Early Years Practitioner supporting mental health and wellbeing for young children in the early years
Progression opportunities
Learners may wish to progress onto another distance learning course in another subject for example in Adverse Childhood Experience, Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace, Behaviour that Challenges or Specific Learning Difficulties. Those working in the Early Years Sector may wish to progress onto a Level 2, 3, 4 or 5 Early Years Qualification subject to previous qualifications held.
Where can you work?
Whether you are looking to begin work with young children, or you work with children in your current role or just have a keen interest in the subject, having a solid grasp on the importance of a child’s emotional wellbeing is vital.
