NCFE Level 2 Mental Health in the Early Years

*Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must:

• Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information)
• Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study
• Be aged 19+ years
• Not be on an apprenticeship

Want to learn about Mental Health in the Early Years?

Our Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years free online course is a short and effective way to learn about the internal struggles that individuals can face during their development. Early experiences shape the architecture of brain development and lay the foundations of sound mental health. Disruptions to development can affect a child's ability to learn and relate to others. This course can help you discover how to deal with these disruptions and effectively support young children.

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.

COURSE BENEFITS

• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
• Flexible learning that can be shaped around your schedule
• Supports progression to further qualifications or employment in the Health and Social Care or Childcare sector
• Gain an understanding of mental health in the early years and the different factors that effect development

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• 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

This course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn about mental health. The course will enhance your CV and will impress potential employers. It could also help lead to careers in Education and Childcare, with job roles including:

• Teaching Assistant
• Nursery Worker
• Learning Mentor

You must live in one of the following counties to receive funding for the course from the Department of Education.

• Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire
• Cheshire East & West, Cornwall, Cumbria
• Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset
• Essex
• Gloucestershire
• Hampshire, Herefordshire, Humberside
• Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly
• Kent
• Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire
• Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire
• Oxfordshire
• Rutland
• Shropshire, Somerset, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex
• Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire

This course can help lead you into careers in Education and Childcare, as well as enhance your skills in your current role.