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Level 2 Course in Mental Health in the Early Years

Accredited Level 2 Qualification

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Summary

Price
Free
Funding options

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for...

Study method
Online
Duration
7 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 2 Certificate
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Overview

During the critical period of a child's early years, their experiences can influence their future mental health. Understand the potential traumatic experiences which can affect a child, and how to provide support.

Whether you're involved in working with young children or just have a keen interest in the subject, it's crucial to acknowledge the importance of a child's emotional well-being.

This course will teach you about the statutory requirements that are needed in early years settings, including the vital role of the key person in supporting children.

Benefits of studying

  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
  • Demonstrate your competency to employers
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
  • Gain relevant skills, knowledge and understanding, leading to improved experience for those using your services

Reed Courses have partnered with The Learning Curve Group, an online learning and skills training provider, to offer access to a range of Level 2 qualifications via distance learning.

Qualification

Level 2 Certificate

Awarded by NCFE CACHE
Regulated by Ofqual
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Description

What you'll learn

This course is made up of three units:

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

Who is this course for?

This Level 2 Course in Mental Health in the Early Years is perfect for beginners and suits anyone looking to learn more about children's mental health, whether it's to change careers or progress in their current role

Requirements

This course is government funded, meaning you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

  • You must currently live in England
  • You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
  • You must be over the age of 19
  • You must not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

Career path

This Level 2 Course in Mental Health in the Early Years is particularly useful for people looking to pursue a career in nursery work, teaching assistance or as a learning mentor.

Typical roles this qualification could assist with include:

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Nursery Nurse
  • Learning Mentor

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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