Mental Wellbeing In Children And Young Adults Course

Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young Adults – Online Course

Course overview
This online course improves understanding of mental wellbeing in children and young adults, supporting earlier recognition of concerns, respectful communication and appropriate responses within a workplace or care role. It covers infant, child and adolescent mental health, the groups of children who may face additional challenges, and how to respond to concerns, including safeguarding, consent and sources of support. The course takes one hour and is CPD accredited.

Please note: This is an introductory, Level 1 course that builds awareness and foundational knowledge. It does not replace clinical, therapeutic or role-specific training an employer may require, and learners are expected to work within their role boundaries.

What the course covers
– Infant, child and adolescent mental health, and understanding mental health
– Supporting children with mental health difficulties
– Abuse and neglect
– Deaf children and children with disabilities
– Children from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities
– LGBTQ+ children and young people
– Children living in care, including types of care, the impact of being in care, returning home and supporting care leavers
– Young carers
– Life events and social isolation
– Recognising signs of concern and responding to mental health concerns
– Safeguarding and child protection
– Confidentiality and information sharing
– Sources of support
– Consent and decision-making, including Gillick competence and the Fraser guidelines
– Key legislation, and guidance for early years settings and for schools and colleges

Who is it for?
The course is written at an introductory level for people who promote, support and safeguard the mental wellbeing of children and young people in the UK. It is appropriate for:
– Teachers, teaching assistants and school support staff
– Designated Safeguarding Leads, pastoral care staff and school counsellors
– SENCOs, school leaders and governors
– School nurses and health visitors
– GPs, paediatricians and CAMHS practitioners
– Mental health practitioners and therapists
– Social workers and family support workers
– Youth workers and mentors
– Trainees and students in health, education and social care
– Volunteers and community workers
– Parents, guardians and carers

It can be used for induction, refresher training, awareness or to enhance existing knowledge.

Practical benefits
– Recognise common signs that a child or young person may need support
– Understand factors that can affect wellbeing or increase risk
– Communicate in a respectful, non-stigmatising way
– Understand signposting and referral options
– Promote dignity, choice and person-centred support
– Gain evidence of awareness and knowledge for inductions and refresher training
– Receive a free CPD-accredited certificate for your records

What learners will be able to do
– Describe key features associated with mental wellbeing in children and young adults
– Recognise common signs that someone may need support
– Understand factors that can affect wellbeing or increase risk
– Communicate in a respectful, non-stigmatising way
– Use appropriate supportive responses within role boundaries
– Recognise situations requiring urgent escalation
– Understand signposting and referral options
– Promote dignity, choice and person-centred support

Is this training a legal requirement?
The supplied information does not state that this training is a legal requirement. It describes the course as aligning with UK frameworks, including the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the NHS Long Term Plan for mental health, and it includes content on key legislation. Employers should confirm the training their own role and setting require.

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete a quiz at the end of the course. On successful completion, they receive a CPD-accredited certificate, which can be downloaded or printed at home for free. A hard copy can also be requested for delivery to a home or work address. Unlimited quiz retakes are included, and the course is allocated instantly after purchase. A complimentary learner management system lets organisations view course progress, quiz results and certification, and a compliance matrix is available to support audits and inspections.