Mental Health in Early Years (Cert)

This course is currently being offered free of charge. If, however, the learner withdraws early without completing the course, a charge may be incurred to cover the cost of the course materials.

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to understand mental health in young children in the early years (from birth to 5 years old) and the role of the Early Years Practitioner to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. This is a knowledge and skills-based qualification. Through achieving this qualification, learners will develop knowledge which would support progression to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.

It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sectors/areas:

• mental health
• early years
• childminding
• support roles

The learner must be working, volunteering or on practical placement in an appropriate setting to be able to meet the assessment requirements of this qualification.

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 3 mandatory units.

Unit 01 - Understand mental health for young children in the early years

Unit 02 - The significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences for young children in the early years

Unit 03 - The role of the Early Years Practitioner supporting mental health and wellbeing for young children in the early years

This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following job roles:

• mental health practitioner
• mental health nurse
• mental health assistant
• early years educator
• early years assistant

You will study this course online via the e-assessor learning portal.  Our support staff and assessors are on hand to guide and help you throughout your qualification.

All materials comprise of a set of high-quality activity workbooks. These materials have been officially endorsed by the relevant awarding organisation as meeting the requirements of the qualifications. Learners will be provided with all the necessary workbooks to complete the programme and will have the opportunity to work through a series of reflective tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and test their knowledge. 

If you are interested in enrolling on this course, please complete the postcode checker above and (if your postcode is eligible) click on the "Apply" button.