Level 2 Certificate Technical Specialist Adverse Childhood Experiences in Early Years
Course Overview
Children and young people are amongst the most vulnerable in our society when it comes to the impact of adverse circumstances on their lives. Adverse childhood experience can have impacts on the development and mental health of children and young people that may persist into adulthood and affect their life chances and can even lead to premature death.
Adverse childhood experiences can be direct, such as physical abuse, or indirect, for example the divorce of parents
Children and young people affected by such events need support to strengthen their resilience and empower them to overcome their fears and the challenges they face.
This course will give learners the skills needed to support people with ACEs and help them overcome obstacles.
Entry requirements
You must be working in an appropriate setting as there are some practical skills assessments that need to be uploaded online.
It is advisable that learners already have a Level 2 or equivalent qualification (Five or more GCSE/O levels grade A*-C, one A level, two or three AS levels, NVQ Level 2).
Distance Learning programmes are Fully Funded for eligible adults via the Adult Education Budget.
Key Information
A short, accredited Distance Learning Qualification completed within 12- 16 weeks. Self-Study Knowledge and Competency Based Qualification with the support of a subject specialist trainer. This programme is fully online. The sooner you complete one course the sooner you can move onto another. Ideal for continued professional development in your area of expertise.
Programme Content
Unit 1 - Exploring childhood and family structures
Unit 2 - Introduction to adverse childhood experiences
Unit 3 - Understand strategies to improve outcomes for children affected by adverse childhood experiences
Progression opportunities
Learners may wish to progress onto another distance learning course in another subject for example in Neuroscience in Early Years, Early Years Mental Health, Behaviour that Challenges or Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace or Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention. You may wish to progress onto a Level 3, 4 or 5 Early Years or Teaching Assistant Qualification subject to previous qualifications held.
Where can you work?
You must be working in Early Years and Education to complete this course.
