Where will this course lead?

Mental Health problems affect around 1 in 10 children and young people. These issues include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder and can often be a direct response to occurrences in their lives. Emotional well-being is just as important as a child's mental health; therefore, it is important for those working with children and young people to have a good understanding of the concepts, risk factors and impact of mental health.

What will I study?

· Understand children and young people's mental health in context

· Understand factors which may affect children and young people's mental health

· Understand children and young people's mental health concerns

· Understand the impact of children and young people's mental health concerns

· Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns

How will this course be delivered?

6 weeks distance learning 

What qualifications will I get?

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children & Young People's Mental Health

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be marked by an allocated tutor who will provide you with detailed feedback. You will be assessed against criteria where all learning outcomes of the course have to be covered; your tutor will give you guidance for this.

How do I get a place on the course?

Register your interest and we will contact you with a date for enrolment, or contact 0121 678 7181 / professionals@solihull.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

No specific entry requirements, but an initial assessment will be completed at enrolment.

What else do I need to know?

You must be aged 19+ and be a British or Irish citizen that has lived within the UK for at least 3 years. You must also be based in England; however, some postcode exclusions apply - please enquire for confirmation of eligibility. In addition to this, please note that participants cannot be currently enrolled on an apprenticeship.

These courses are fully funded at zero cost unless they are not completed and learning materials are retained by the learner; please note that in these circumstances, there is a £125 fee.

What can I do after this course?

No specific entry requirements, but an initial assessment will be completed at enrolment.