About this qualification

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to understand mental health in young children in the early years (from birth to 5 years old) and the role of the Early Years Practitioner to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge which would support progression to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.

How is this qualification structured?

Learners must achieve the 3 mandatory units.

How is the qualification assessed?

This qualification is internally assessed with an externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

Experience in the workplace is not required.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector
• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
• Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• Technical Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
• Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care

Please see Ofqual’s Register of Regulated Qualifications for more information on these, and other, qualifications.

Career opportunities

This qualification would support learners to progress to, or within, employment within the health and social care sector.

Funding for our qualifications

Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.