Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in Early Years

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above, who wish to understand mental health in young children in early years (from birth to 5 years old) and the role of the Early Years Practitioner to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.  This is a knowledge-based qualification.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification in an health, social care or mental-health related area.

The materials comprise a set of high-quality activity workbooks, which have been produced to suit a range of delivery methods. These materials have been officially endorsed by the relevant awarding organisation as meeting the requirements of the qualifications. Learners will be provided with all the necessary workbooks to complete the programme and will have the opportunity to work through a series of reflective tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and test their knowledge.

Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.

Learners must achieve all of the mandatory units: 
• Unit 01 Understand mental health for young children in the early years
• Unit 02 Understand the significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences for young children in the early years
• Unit 03 Understand the roles of the Early Years Practitioner supporting mental health and wellbeing for young children in the early years

If you would like any more information about the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years then please contact the Shrewsbury College, Distance Learning Department on Tel. 01743 653355 / Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Website www.shrewsbury.ac.uk/distance_learning