Level 2 Technical Specialist in Mental Health in the Early Years

Course overview:
This qualification is designed for learners who wish to understand children’s mental health in the early years (from birth to 5 years old) and learn about the role of the Early Years Practitioner in supporting 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.

Assessments:

• Unit 1: Understand mental health for young children in the early years
• Unit 2: The significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences for young children in early years
• Unit 3: The role of the early years practitioner supporting mental health and wellbeing for young children in the early years

This qualification aims to:

• Focus on the study of mental health within the context of young children in the early years.

The objective of this qualification is to:

• Understand key issues surrounding 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 supporting mental health and wellbeing for young children in the early years.

Learning method:
Studying via Remote E-Learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure that you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor.

This course is available Fully online.

During your course, a member of the team will contact you at least once a month. It is important that you are available to respond to this communication.

To help you stay on track, you will be provided with unit submission deadlines. Your first unit must be submitted within four weeks of your enrolment date.

Eligibility for funding: TBC 2026

If you would like more information, please call the Remote E-Learning Team on 0151 257 2179 or email: remote-e-learning@riversidecollege.ac.uk