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Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (Certificate / Level 2)

Level 2

What is Level 2?

This is the equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4 / A*-C, O Level grades A- C or an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

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Level 2

This is the equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4 / A*-C, O Level grades A- C or an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

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Course description

Students will learn about the factors affecting mental health and a range of common conditions experienced by children and young people.

Course content

The course is assessed via a set of written question and answer assessments. There are no exams.

Units studied:

Understand the principles of mental health concerns in the context of children and young people
Legislation and best practice relating to children and young people’s mental health
Living with childhood mental health conditions
Understand how to minimise the risk of mental health concerns in children and young people
Understand causes and diagnosis of mental health concerns in children and young people

What can this course lead to?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
• Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England)
• Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Course session dates

When does this start and end?

26 January 2026 - 18 March 2026

What are the entry requirements?

Students will need to have a good level of literacy, equivalent to Level 1 and good IT skills.

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Studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma is such a fabulous experience at Northern College. It is the most diverse, friendly and supportive educational place I have been. It's also super beautiful.

This course has been great for me as it covers all aspects of management and it has given me the knowledge I need going forward in my career. All the staff and other learners are lovely especially my tutor.

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