Children and Young People's Education

If you want a career working with children and young people, we can offer you a great start. This growing industry offers many exciting employment opportunities – from advanced teaching assistants to play therapists and family support workers.

Our range of courses in Early Years and Childcare are highly regarded among industry professionals. Each course is designed to offer progression to university or employment

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Health, Social Care and Children's Young Peoples Setting - Certificate

This course will enable you to develop a range of skills and attributes essential for successful work performance and develop your knowledge and awareness of health and social care.

  • Greenwich
  • 16/09/2024
  • Level 1
  • Full Time

Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health - Certificate

One in ten children have a diagnosable mental health condition, and 75% of mental health problems have begun by the age of 24. Mental ill health can affect a young person in every area of their life, including family, school, friendships, the workplace and the wider world. Mental ill health can be worsened by negative stereotypes and stigma from the media who portray mental illness as shameful and dangerous. This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of mental health conditions including depression and anxiety, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and how to build resilience against these, and the impact mental health concerns may have on young people and others. This course is ideal for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of children and young peoples mental health. This qualification supports progression onto further mental health qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sector

  • Virtual College
  • Various
  • Level 2
  • Part Time

Where can it lead?

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