Start Date: | Duration: | Level: | Study mode: | Course location: | Course Type: | |
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Flexible | 12 weeks | Level 2 | Distance Learning | Distance Learning | Skills & Qualifications | Enrol |
One in ten children have a diagnosable mental health condition and 75% of mental health problems have begun by the age of 24. Mental ill health can affect a young person in every area of their life, including family, school, friendships, the workplace and the wider world. Mental ill health can be worsened by negative stereotypes and stigma from the media, who may sometimes portray mental illness as shameful and dangerous. This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of mental health conditions - including depression and anxiety - the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental wellbeing and how to build resilience against these, as well as the impact mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
This course is ideal for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of children and young people’s mental health. This qualification supports progression onto further mental health qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sector.
There are no specific entry requirements, however, learners should have a minimum of a Level 1 in English and Maths, or the equivalent.
The qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 years or above.
Study level | Cost | Additional fees |
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19+ | Free (subject to eligibility checks) | There are no additional costs if you meet the eligibility criteria, which will be explained during enrolment. |
You will be added to our Equal platform, where you will be able to access learning resources and assessments to complete. You'll also be allocated your own personal tutor who you can contact throughout your studies.
You will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and demonstrate your knowledge. Your personal tutor will then assess your work and provide you with constructive feedback for each unit.
It is essential that all learners are assessed in English, unless the qualification specification specifically states that another language may be accepted. This also applies to all learner evidence presented for external quality assurance purposes.
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments, which are subject to external quality assurance.
All learning outcomes that assess knowledge and understanding (usually beginning with ‘understand’ or ‘know how to’) may be assessed through internally set and marked written assignments, tasks, records of oral or written questions, workbooks, or other portfolio evidence.
Materials for internal assessment must be submitted for approval before use and must be mapped to the relevant unit, learning outcome and assessment criteria.
All learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be met to achieve a pass - there is no grading.
Each unit within the qualification may have its own assessment requirements, guidance and range:
- Assessment requirements are conditions of assessment that must be met by learners when undertaking their assessments to achieve the unit or meet a particular assessment criterion
- Assessment guidance includes areas that could be covered by learners in their assessments to achieve the unit or a particular assessment criteria, but are not mandatory
- Useful websites are resources that could be used by centres for the delivery of the qualification and by learners to support them with the completion of the unit
You should be able to work at a Level 1 in Functional Skills.
This is a 12-week course that requires your own time management for study. You will be given submission dates to keep you focused on the 12-week timeframe.
- Guided learning hours total approximately 136 hours
- Directed study requirements total approximately 10-15 hours
Flexible
This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to gain further skills to develop their careers and progress in the workplace. It is suitable for anyone who works with children in either a care or education setting.
This course is split into five units:
- Understanding the Principles of Mental Health Concerns in the Context of Children and Young People
- Legislation and Best Practice Relating to Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Living with Childhood Mental Health Conditions
- Understanding How to Minimise the Risk of Mental Health Concerns in Children and Young People
- Understanding Causes and Diagnosis of Mental Health Concerns in Children and Young People
Benefits to completing this course:
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Create a long-standing career pathway within the childcare sector
- Courses are delivered via distance learning, allowing learners to choose when and where to study
- Increase your awareness of children’s mental health and be able to better support children and young people with mental health issues
- Engaging and interactive activities that stretch learners’ thinking and help put their new, extended knowledge into practice
- Study will develop learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence to enhance their future work and life
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