Mental Health Awareness in the Early Years – Level 2

Welcome to our Mental Health Awareness in the Early Years – Level 2 online course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Mental health awareness in the early years is key to supporting children’s learning and development. As children progress through different ages and stages of development, we must monitor their progress both physically and academically and observe how they are coping and feeling.

This course looks at what is meant by mental health awareness in the early years, the signs and symptoms to look out for, and how we can best help children to cope with their stresses and anxieties by putting strategies of support in place.

Who is the course for?

This Mental Awareness in the Early Years online course is suitable for the following:

• Practitioners
• Parents
• SENDCOS
• Anyone interested in learning about mental health awareness in the early years.

What is covered in this course?

This Mental Health Awareness in the Early Years online course covers the following:

• Introdution
• Section 1 – Understanding what mental health awareness in the early years is all about 
• Section 2 – Signs to look out for in a child’s behaviour 
• Section 3 – Strategies to put in place to help and support children 
• End of course assessment.

Course aims

This Mental Awareness in the Early Years online course aims to:

• Provide an overview of mental health awareness in young children.
• Explore the identification of signs of distress in children in the early years.
• Introduce effective strategies to help children cope with their stresses and anxieties.

Learning objectives

This Mental Health Awareness in the Early Years online course will:

• Understand the importance of mental health awareness in the early years and its impact on overall well-being.
• Recognise the signs of mental health issues in young children.
• Explore plans and strategies to help children in the early years cope with stresses and anxieties.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course Mental Health Awareness in the Early Years online course, you will be able to:

• Explain the significance of mental health awareness in the early years.
• Identify signs and symptoms of distress in children in the early years.
•  Plan and execute strategies and support to help children cope with their stresses and anxieties.

Why is this course essential?

This course is essential for practitioners as they will come into contact with children who are experiencing mental health issues and so will know how best to help them.