Technical Specialist in Mental Health in the Early Years (NCFE level 2 Certificate)

Course Summary

Unit 01: Understanding Mental Health for Young People 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 02: 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 as well as appreciating the impact of adverse childhood experiences. Learning outcome 4 must be met through reflection of experience in an early years setting.

Unit 03: 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. Learning outcome 4 must be met through reflection of experience in an early years setting.

Entry Requirements

You must be aged 19+
You must live in England (not available to people living in Ireland, Scotland or Wales)
You must have been an EU resident for at least 3 years
All learners must be working, volunteering or on practical placement in an appropriate setting to be able to meet the assessment requirements of this qualification.

All learners are subject to an eligibility check before you can start the course. You may be required to forward information to us about your current employment or income/benefit status to allow you to get started.

How Is It Assessed

Assessment is based on answering questions either online or by completing a paper-based question/answer paper. You will also be required to provide a reflective log for one of the units.

How Is It Taught

As you work through the learning materials, you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will give you support, advice and guidance on the course content as well as providing robust feedback on the work you complete. This course consists of 1 assessment to be completed within an 8 week period. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Specialist in Mental Health in the Early Years (Certificate).

What Could I do Next

After completing a distance learning qualification and receiving confirmation from your assessor that the course has been achieved, learners are able to enrol on another distance learning qualification.

What Else Do I Need To Know

The assessments are divided into units and submission of answers is per unit. Support is available from your assessor throughout the course and after the completion of each unit when the assessor will assess the answers provided and provide written feedback.