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    Children and Young People's Mental Health

    Children and Young People's Mental Health | Level 2 | P15897

    Study options

    How to study

    Distance Learning

    Days and times

    Days & Times

    Flexible on demand

    duration

    Duration

    12 Weeks

    location

    Location

    Online

    • Course overview

      10% of children and young people (aged 5-16 years) have a clinically diagnosable mental health problem, yet 70% who experience mental health problems have not had the support they need.

      This qualification will increase your knowledge and awareness of children and young people's mental health. By completing the qualification, you will develop knowledge of mental health in children and young people which would support progression onto further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sector.

      In this qualification, the term 'children and young people' refers to an age range of 5-18 years old.

    • How does online learning work?

      Learn anytime, anywhere!

      Whether you’re looking to boost your professional development and career prospects or simply want to learn a skill in your spare time, an online course is a great way to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

      Distance Learning courses give you the flexibility to study in a way that suits your personal and professional commitments. You can work at your own pace within the course timeframe and study in the comfort of your own home!

      How it works:

      You can sign up to our courses throughout the year. 

      Step 1: Register or login to fill out our online enrolment form by clicking the Apply Now button.

      Step 2: You will receive email confirmation and asked to send a copy of your ID, where relevant, within 48 hours.

      Step 3: You will be sent your login details to start your online learning. 

      Step 4: Depending on your course, you’ll either be automatically marked or have on-hand support and marking from a dedicated tutor. 

      Step 5: Depending on your course, you will either have access to a certificate download to print off, receive an e-certificate of achievement from the awarding body or receive a certificate through the post.

    • Limited FREE spaces!

      There are limited free spaces available for this course subject to the following requirements:

      Aged 19 years or over 

      Live in England

      Must have lived in the UK or EU for the 3 years prior to starting the course

      If aged 19-24 - must hold a full Level 2 qualification or above in any subject (i.e., QCF Diploma Level 2, five GCSEs/O Levels grade A-C, two or three AS Levels, CSE grade 1 5 or more, one A-Level, QCF Certificate, GNVQ Intermediate, First Diploma, NVQ Level 2, First Certificate or Principle of Learning Level 2).  

      If aged 24+ no qualifications are required.  

      Please note, although this is a funded programme, withdrawal or non-completion will result in a charge of £100 to cover administration, registration and learning resources.

    • What modules will I study?

      Unit 1: Understand Children and Young People's Mental Health in Context
      Unit 2: Understand Factors which may Affect Children and Young People's Mental Health
      Unit 3: Understand Children and Young People's Mental Health Concerns
      Unit 4: Understand the Impact of Children and Young People's Mental Health Concerns
      Unit 5: Understand how to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns

    • How will I be assessed?

      • Interactive and easy to navigate resources
      • Engaging videos and content, highlighting key knowledge and information
      • Case studies to demonstrate how skills can be applied in practical situations
      • An easy to use, integrated note-taking feature allowing you to jot down information as you work through the learning materials
      • A series of activities to support and prepare you for your assessment.

      Assessments are completed online throughout your course to evaluate your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. They will be broken down into manageable tasks and once enrolled, you will receive an assessment schedule detailing deadlines so you can plan your studies. Assessments can take many forms but typically they are short written answers to a series of questions or statements. 

    Apply now!
    Contact Details

    Contact Details

    Burton and South Derbyshire College
    Tel: 01283 494400

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