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Caring for Children and Young People Int  

 

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Course Summary

Code: D01DF51C  

Starting: Friday 07 June 2024 

Location: Tothill Community Centre  

Duration: 2 sessions over 2 week(s)

Time: 10:00 - first lesson is 02:00hrs

Cost: No Fee  

Description

This course provides the learner with an introduction to children and young people's mental health by identifying risk factors associated with mental health conditions, as well as identifying signs and symtoms indicated through children and young people's behaviour. This short course is perfect for parents and carers, or those working closelty with the in early years care or education settings.  

Who is this course for?
Over 19s who wish to gain employment in the health and social care sector, or are already employed and are looking to upskill.

Entry requirements
No previous knowledge or skills are required

Course aims
Learners will have reflected on their own and their families mental health, * will be able to recognise risk factors and protective factors; * begin to identify children’s and young people’s concerns and be aware of indicating behaviours; * have 2 new ideas for supporting young people/family members at home.

How will the course be delivered?
This is a mainly theory course with some practical elements.

Will I need to study or practise outside the classroom?
You will be expected to review your notes between lessons to ensure maximum benefit from your course.

How will I know I'm making progress?
During the first session, your tutor will discuss your goals and current level in relation to the course. Based on this assessment, you will agree individual targets which you will record in your individual learning plan (ILP). You and your tutor will review your targets regularly to ensure that you are making progress; these will be written in your individual learning plan.

What will I need for the course?
Please bring a pen and notepad. Full commitment and willingness to reflect on skills, and engage with some abstract concepts of counselling is essential.

Progression
Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information of what progression is available. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to make an appointment.

Career opportunities
Our Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information on career opportunities and will be able to help you plan to achieve this.

Please note:
Most courses attract a subsidy from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). It is a requirement of the ESFA that you complete various forms at different stages of your course, further information is available on request. Courses are subject to a minimum number of enrolments and could be cancelled if recruitment is low. In some cases, an alternative class at a different location may be offered. Terms and conditions are available at https://www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk/learner-information/essential-information-for-every-learner Room numbers are subject to change - please check when you arrive at the venue.

Location

Tothill Community Centre  
Knighton Road  
St Judes
Plymouth  
Devon PL4 9DA

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To speak to our advisers about this course please contact 01752 660713 and quote course code
D01DF51C