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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years

Course Overview

Course Intent:

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to understand mental health in young children in the early years (from birth to 5 years old) and the role of the Early Years Practitioner to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. This is a knowledge-based qualification

Through achieving this qualification, learners will develop knowledge which would support progression to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.

Course Overview:

There are three mandatory units:

  • 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

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but learners should be at least 19 years of age.

Key Information

Course Length
8 to 12 weeks on average

Course Level
Level 2

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Funded Course
Yes

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Qualification structure

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to understand mental health in young children in the early years (from birth to 5 years old) and the role of the Early Years Practitioner to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.

This is a knowledge-based qualification. Through achieving this qualification, learners will develop knowledge which would support progression to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.

Assessment:

This qualification is internally assessed by a portfolio of evidence.

Progression Routes

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
  • Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
  • Technical Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
  • Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care