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Technical Specialist in Mental Health in the Early Years Level 2  


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Course Summary

Code: BESAIHT03  
Provider: BESA  

 

 

Description

This Level 2 Technical Specialist Qualification is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform specialised roles within a specific occupational area.

This qualification will enable you to build your knowledge of mental health in young children from birth to five years old and the role of the Early Years Practitioner in supporting their mental health and wellbeing. You will gain insight into the importance of mental health for the overall health and wellbeing of children in their early years. Additionally, you will learn about the crucial role of attachment in mental health and wellbeing during these formative years. The course will introduce relevant concepts from neuroscience and highlight the impact of adverse childhood experiences. By the end of the qualification, you will feel more confident in supporting early intervention for mental health and wellbeing in young children.  

Course title
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Specialist in Mental Health in the Early Years (Certificate)

Entry requirements
Anyone 19+ who is working or volunteering in an early years setting for a minimum of 7 hours per week.

What does the course cover?
1. Recognise mental health concerns in children. 2. Liaise with the childs family, colleagues, and other professionals to support children with mental health concerns. 3. Champion positive mental health in an early years setting for holistic health and wellbeing. 4. Model co-regulation for children.

How is it completed?
This programme is delivered by Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy. It is delivered via an e-learning platform, accessible at any time, with regular assessor support. For more information about how the learning is delivered or to enrol, please complete our online enquiry form, https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/besa-contact-us. Alternatively you can contact us on 0300 300 8131.

What can I progress onto?
You can access any other of our short CPD qualifications, or move on to one of our vocational qualifications, subject to being in the right job role.

Cost
Free subject to eligibility

When can I start?
Any time

How to apply
For more information or to enrol, please click on the enquiry button at the top right of this page.