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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children & Young People's Mental Health (NCFE)

at South Bank Colleges, London · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 week

What the college says

Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people*. They include depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder, and are often a direct response to whats happening in their lives. The emotional wellbeing of children is just as important as their physical health, as good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them, and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.This nationally-recognised qualification will equip you with a more detailed understanding of the mental health conditions that affect children and young people, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being, and the impact that mental health concerns may have on young people and others.The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health is split into manageable study units, and will develop your knowledge and understanding in five key areas:* Unit 1: Understand children and young peoples mental health in context* Unit 2: Understand factors which may affect children and young peoples mental health* Unit 3: Understand children and young peoples mental health concerns* Unit 4: Understand the impact of children and young peoples mental health concerns* Unit 5: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concernsWhether youre currently working with, or intend to work with, children and young people and would like to develop your sp

What you need to get on

4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade D or 3 or aboveor Level 1 vocational qualificationorLevel 1 qualification in EnglishAdditional Information: If you do not hold a suitable Level 1 qualification, or cannot provide evidence of one, you may still be able to enrol on this course following an initial assessment to test your level of literacy in English.

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?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • South Bank Colleges

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