Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for anyone who is looking for a career within child and young person development.

No experience within this work environment is required for this course. However,  learners should have a minimum of level two in
literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

What will I learn?

This course will cover the following topics:

•  Awareness of distressed behaviour in children
•  Principles of intervention when working with children who display distressed behaviour
•  Distressed behaviour and mental health in children
•  Distressed behaviour, sensory processing conditions and autism spectrum conditions in children
•  Distressed behaviour and learning disabilities in children
•  Legislation and guidance for an individual providing support to children displaying distressed behaviour

Cost

Fully funded eligibility criteria: 

• Reside within the Lancashire area,
• Age 19+
• In receipt of state benefits or earning less than £25,000 per year.

Self-funded costs

• Classroom-based: £400

What jobs could I apply for after this course?

You could apply for roles including:

• Teaching assistant
• Support Workers
• Pastoral Care Managers

Potential jobs could also includes mental health worker, child & adolescent mental health nurse, educational psychologists and child psychotherapists.

What further courses could I study?

You could progress to:

• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support