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BESA Mental Health in the Early Years L2

at Bedfordshire Adult Skills & Community Learning, Shefford · local authority

Level 2Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification105 hoursFree

What the college says

This Level 2 Technical Specialist Qualification is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform specialised roles within a specific occupational area. This qualification will enable you to build your knowledge of mental health in young children from birth to five years old and the role of the Early Years Practitioner in supporting their mental health and wellbeing. You will gain insight into the importance of mental health for the overall health and wellbeing of children in their early years. Additionally, you will learn about the crucial role of attachment in mental health and wellbeing during these formative years. The course will introduce relevant concepts from neuroscience and highlight the impact of adverse childhood experiences. By the end of the qualification, you will feel more confident in supporting early intervention for mental health and wellbeing in young children.

What you need to get on

Anyone 19+ who is working or volunteering in an early years setting for a minimum of 7 hours per week.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Bedfordshire Adult Skills & Community Learning

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Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.