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Unit 01: Understanding Mental Health for Young People in the Early YearsThe aim of this unit is to raise an awareness of the significance of mental health for holistic health and wellbeing in children in the early years.
Unit 02: Understand the significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences for young children in the early years
The aim of this unit is to raise an awareness of the significance of attachment for mental health and wellbeing in children in the early years. This unit will also introduce relevant learning from neuroscience and adverse childhood experiences.
Unit 03: Understand the role of the Early Years Practitioner supporting mental health and wellbeing for young children in the early years
The aim of this unit is to increase confidence amongst Early Years Practitioners to support early intervention for mental health and wellbeing in children in the early years.
Course Requirements
Entry Requirements
You must be aged 19+You must live in England (not available to people living in Ireland, Scotland or Wales)
You must have been an EU resident for at least 3 years
No qualifications are necessary for you to start the course.
All learners are subject to an eligibility check before you can start the course. You may be required to forward information to us about your current employment or income/benefit status to allow you to get started.
How Is It Assessed
Assessment is based on answering questions either online or by completing a paper-based question/answer paper.How Is It Taught
As you work through the learning materials, you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will give you support, advice and guidance on the course content as well as providing robust feedback on the work you complete. This course consists of 1 assessment to be completed 4 weeks apart. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health for Young People in the Early Years.What Could I do Next
After completing a distance learning qualification and receiving confirmation from your assessor that the course has been achieved, learners are able to enrol on another distance learning qualification.What Else Do I Need To Know
The assessments are divided into units and submission of answers is per unit. Support is available from your assessor throughout the course and after the completion of each unit when the assessor will assess the answers provided and provide written feedback.Entry Requirements
You must be aged 19+You must live in England (not available to people living in Ireland, Scotland or Wales)
You must have been an EU resident for at least 3 years
No qualifications are necessary for you to start the course.
All learners are subject to an eligibility check before you can start the course. You may be required to forward information to us about your current employment or income/benefit status to allow you to get started.
How Is It Assessed
Assessment is based on answering questions either online or by completing a paper-based question/answer paper.How Is It Taught
As you work through the learning materials, you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will give you support, advice and guidance on the course content as well as providing robust feedback on the work you complete. This course consists of 1 assessment to be completed 4 weeks apart. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health for Young People in the Early Years.What Could I do Next
After completing a distance learning qualification and receiving confirmation from your assessor that the course has been achieved, learners are able to enrol on another distance learning qualification.What Else Do I Need To Know
The assessments are divided into units and submission of answers is per unit. Support is available from your assessor throughout the course and after the completion of each unit when the assessor will assess the answers provided and provide written feedback.Related Careers
Nursery Nurses and Assistants
Nursery nurses and assistants care for children from birth up to seven years of age in day or residential nurseries, children’s homes, maternity units and similar establishments.
Child and Early Years Officers
Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to individuals or within a family context.
Houseparents and Residential Wardens
Houseparents and residential wardens are responsible for the care and supervision of children, young offenders and the elderly within residential homes and nurseries, schools or institutions for young offenders.
Health Associate Professionals n.e.c.
Job holders in this unit group carry out a variety of technical and complementary support functions not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 321: Health Associate Professionals.
Health Professionals n.e.c.
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other health-related professional occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 221: Health Professionals. They may work autonomously or in teams with other health workers.
Health Care Practice Managers
Healthcare practice managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work and resources of medical, dental and other types of healthcare practice, including veterinary practices.
Social Services Managers and Directors
Social services managers and directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary to protect the welfare of certain groups within local authorities including children and young people, families under stress, people with disabilities, elderly people and people needing help as a result of illness.
Social and Humanities Scientists
Social and humanities scientists study and analyse human behaviour and the origin, structure and characteristics of language; undertake research in areas such as sociology, economics, politics, archaeology, history, philosophy, literature, the arts; organise the collection of qualitative and quantitative information, and perform subsequent analyses.
Social Workers
Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.
Care Escorts
Care escorts accompany and transport adults and children with disability between their places of residence and other destinations and act as chaperones for under 16s engaged in theatrical, television and film productions.
Caretakers
Caretakers supervise and undertake the care and maintenance of church, school, office and other buildings, their facilities, fixtures and contents.
Care Workers and Home Carers
Care workers and home carers attend to the personal needs and comforts of the elderly and the infirm with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.