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Children and Young People's Mental Health
- Level 2 Qualification
Young people need adults around them who can really help
Gain a detailed understanding of mental health conditions so you can offer appropriate support when a young person needs someone to turn too.
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FREE ONLINE COURSE
Unfunded cost:£299
Fully-funded by HM Government. Qualifications accredited by TQUK.
Course detail
Free online course
The free course is fully-funded by HM Government.
No fee, no card details and no trial periods.
Certificate included
The certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
6 week course
The free online course takes on average 6 weeks to complete.
This is based on 4-5 hours of weekly study.
100% online
The free course is 100% online.
Course features
Flexible learning
Learn from the security of your home, office or wherever you feel comfortable.
No exams
You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the manageable course units.
Expert support
A tutor will be allocated who will support you throughout the free course and provide valuable feedback against your assessments.
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About this free online course
This child mental health course explores the risk factors that affect a child’s mental health and investigates behaviours displayed by children in need of support.
You will learn how to spot the signs a child is struggling and address issues early to help build a young persons resilience.
in the lives of others...
This free course is brilliant for career progression and can open doors to many personal opportunities, but we believe it offers even more potential – the skills needed to make a genuine difference in a child’s life…
“It is sad but unsurprising that 1 in 6 young people are still experiencing a mental health problem, up from 1 in 9 before the pandemic.”
Changing lives for the better...
Develop
Develop the confidence to support children in times of crisis or distress
Open doors
Open doors to rewarding careers that make a real difference to others
Create
Create a sense of belonging and purpose in your personal and professional lives
Fast-track your online enrolment
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About your certificate
Receive an accredited certificate – your certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing the nationally recognised qualification.
- Your certificate is proof you have new knowledge, skills and understanding
- Your qualification can help you find work, get promoted, or start a new career
HM government funding
We connect you with training providers that use the UK Government’s Adult Education Budget to fund this free online course.
Eligibility checker
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/22
- Living in Scotland
- Have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for at least 3 years*
- Not completed any part of the course before
*EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.
Children's mental health in context
In this unit you will understand the concept of mental health. An understanding of how society views mental health and how this has changed over time will also be investigated.
You will also understand the legislation in place to support children and young people’s mental health.
Risk factors
In this unit, you will understand the risk factors that can affect children and young people’s mental health and how these can be mitigated.
You will also investigate how developmental changes and puberty can impact children and young people.
Mental health concerns
In this unit you will understand behaviours displayed by children and young people that may indicate a mental health concern.
You will also investigate common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
The impact of mental health concerns
In this unit you will investigate the impact of mental health concerns on children, young people and others.
You will also understand the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why there may be a reluctance to seek a diagnosis.
Supporting children and young people
In this unit, you will understand the support available for children and young people’s mental health.
You will investigate a person-centred approach, mental health promotion, and the services and treatment available.
Amazing! The support through the enrolment and induction stage have been phenomenal. Thank you so much!
Sharon Jacques
Saw an Ad on Facebook in which I thought was too good to be true. When I see “Free” I always think there is a catch. There is not.
Annmarie Lock
I have completed quite a few of these courses now and just signed up to another! The support is fab.
Stephen Lloyd
Great communication! To be able to have a tutor is reassuring if I need them for any aspect of the course.
Annette Bent
When I first saw the ad I thought this was too good to be true. But it isn't. Free education and the certificate is actually free!
Petra Salaric
The contact from start to finish has been excellent. I would encourage anyone to sign up for a course.
Karen Conroy
3 simple steps to enrolment
Step 1
Create an account with us via the short form below
On submission, you will be directed to your secure application form…
Step 2
Complete your funded course application form
Select Continue without an account to start your application.
On submission, you will be taken to your Skills Network user area…
Within 24 hours you will get an email/call to start the course.
Step 3
Complete Unit 1 to secure your place
On completion, you will be fully enrolled and can complete your free course…
Step 1 - Create an account
FAQs
Is the child mental health course free?
If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!
We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).
Is children's mental health a qualification?
Children’s Mental Health is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
Is the qualification recognised by employers?
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
How many free online courses can I take?
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
Do I need to sit an Exam?
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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