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Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health in the Early Years

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Price
Free
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If you are 19 years old or older living in England, the course will be free to you as it is funded...

Study method
Online
Duration
7 weeks · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
Level 2 Certificate
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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.

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 child’s emotional wellbeing is vital.

Qualification

Level 2 Certificate

Regulated by Ofqual

Description

  • Understand mental health for young children in the early years
  • Understand the significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences for young children in the early years
  • Understand the role of the Early Years Practitioner supporting mental health and wellbeing for young children in the early years

Who is this course 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 (£11,500 to £23,000)
  • Nursery Worker (£14,000 to £24,000)
  • Learning Mentor (£14,500 to £25,000)

Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years can also make your CV stand out and can prove beneficial for many different job roles.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • 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. We may be able to offer extensions if learners are unable to meet the set submission deadline. Please read the declaration on the enrolment form carefully before signing up.

Career path

This course could lead to careers in Education and Childcare.

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