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Children And Young People's Mental Health
LEVEL
2
10 weeks
Want to Understand the Challenges Young People Face, Spot the Signs of Poor Mental Health, and Provide Meaningful Support?
Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health equips you to recognise how society views mental health and how this has changed over time. You will learn about legislation, risk factors, developmental changes, and their impact. You will explore behaviours displayed by children and young people which may indicate a mental health concern.
With 1 in 10 children and young people affected, early awareness is vital. Whether you’re enhancing your CV, working with young people, or simply want a deeper understanding, this flexible online course helps you make a real difference.
Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Course ref: 603/2813/7
This qualification helps you:
- Explain what is meant by children and young people’s mental health.
- Identify a range of mental health issues that can affect children and young people.
- Demonstrate increased awareness of how mental health impacts development and wellbeing.
- Apply your knowledge to support progression into further qualifications in health, social care, or education.
- Unit 1: Understand children and young people’s mental health in context
- Unit 2: Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health
- Unit 3: Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns
- Unit 4: Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns
- Unit 5: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns
No exams required — you'll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Successful learners often progress to:
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England)
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Early Years Educator
- Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Teaching
This course is also a great step toward careers in:
- Teaching Assistant (especially in pastoral or SEN support roles)
- Early Years Practitioner
- Youth Worker
- Residential Childcare Worker
- Family Support Worker (entry-level)
- Playworker (in after-school or holiday clubs)
- Support Worker (in children’s mental health or wellbeing services)
- Volunteer roles
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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TESTIMONIALS
I will use this qualification to launch my men’s mental health sessions, giving many men the opportunity to benefit from what I’ve learned throughout this course. I plan to continue expanding my knowledge in counselling, as well as deepen my research into men’s needs for talking therapy and safe, supportive spaces.
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The course has given me more knowledge on a variety of different mental health disorders which was very interesting and helpful.
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Supported my perspective of mental health, which will support my work within the ambulance service - more person centred approach to care.
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An excellent course giving a detailed insight into children and young people’s mental health. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and once I started I couldn’t wait to start the next unit. My tutor marked my assessments quickly and gave constructed feedback. I’m looking forward to enrolling on another course.
Adult Skills Fund
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/26
- Living in England
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: Not all areas of England are funded. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.
The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below.
Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.
Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15–25 weeks.
You will need to commit 5–10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.
Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.
Once you've signed up, we'll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You'll get an automatic email to let you know it's ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They'll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.
Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the Adult Skills Fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.