NCFE Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years Certificate Level 2
This qualification is designed for anyone wishing 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.
Unit 1: Understand Mental Health for young children in the early years
The aim of this unit is to raise an awareness of the significance of mental health for holistic health and wellbeing in children in the early years
Unit 2: Understand the significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences for young children in the early years
The aim of this unit is to raise an awareness of the significance of attachment for mental health and wellbeing in children in the early years. This unit will also introduce relevant learning from neuroscience and adverse childhood experiences.
Unit 3: Understand the role of the Early Years Practitioner supporting mental health and wellbeing for young children in the early years
The aim of this unit is to increase confidence amongst Early Years Practitioners to support early intervention for mental health and wellbeing in children in the early years
Through achieving this qualification, you will develop knowledge which would support progression to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.
You will learn independently on our online platform but with the support of a personal tutor. All course material and lessons are online – you can access in your own time. There are no live lessons to attend.
This course will be fully subsidised for those who are over 19, have been resident in the UK for three years, with an exception of those who live within a devolved adult education area and those currently enrolled on an apprenticeship – please click here for more information.
Any questions regarding funding eligibility, please contact the Helpzone Team on [email protected].
Course Details
- You should have a genuine interest in this subject
- You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course
Study of mental health within the context of young children in the early years
Understand key issues surrounding 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
Working with families
Working in partnership with agencies
Course Applications
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This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
"I will really miss my college days and from the beginning the tutor, Al, has been so supportive. From someone who has not completed anything academic in over 20 years, this course was a step in the right direction for me. I have learnt so much from the group of people, different organisations, but mostly from Al who has a wealth of HR knowledge. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Al and she will always go out of her way to support and guide you in the right direction". Kelly Gidley – Temporary Staffing Team Manager, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust