Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years

Description

About The Early Years Course

A child’s development is most important during his or her early years. Understanding children’s mental health requires understanding the importance of attachment and adversity during this period. Children can be exposed to traumatic experiences that impact their mental health throughout their early years, and these experiences can contribute to mental health problems later in life. This Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years course is designed to provide you a thorough understanding of mental health in young children in the early years (birth to 5 years old) and the role of the Early Years Practitioner to support children’s mental-health and wellbeing. After completing this course, you will gain in-depth knowledge that will help you progress to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Gain a solid understanding of mental health for young children in the early years.
• Understand the importance of attachment for children’s mental health and well-being
• Gain in-depth knowledge of brain development and functioning in mental health in children in the early years.
• Understand the practitioner’s role in promoting mental health and well-being in the early years.
• Know sources of support for children, families and practitioners.