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Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years

Our Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years free online course is a short and effective way to learn about the internal struggles that individuals can face during their development. Early experiences shape the architecture of brain development and lay the foundations of sound mental health. Disruptions to development can affect a child's ability to learn and relate to others. This course can help you discover how to deal with these disruptions and effectively support young children.

Are You Eligible?

To ensure you are eligible for this online course, check if you align with our check list below:

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year

Lived in the EU for 3 years

Available fully funded

The early years of childhood are critical for development. Learning the significance of attachment and adverse experiences during this time is important to understand children’s mental health. Children can be exposed to several traumatic experiences throughout their early years which can impact their mental health – and these experiences can contribute to mental health concerns in later life. Whether you are looking to begin work with young children, or you work with children in your current role, having a solid grasp on the importance of a child’s emotional wellbeing is vital.

Course Benefits

  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
  • Flexible learning that can be shaped around your schedule
  • Supports progression to further qualifications or employment in the Health and Social Care or Childcare sector
  • Gain an understanding of mental health in the early years and the different factors that effect the development

What Will You Learn

  • Understand mental health for young children in the early years
  • Understand the significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences for young children in the early years
  • Understand the role of the Early Years Practitioner in supporting mental health and well-being of young children in the early years

Full Course Title

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years


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