Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children Level 2 (SKI24S032)

Health and Wellbeing

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Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 8

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

About the course:

Unit 1: Awareness of distressed behaviour in children

Section 1: Understand what is meant by distressed behaviour

Section 2: Who may experience distressed behaviour

Section 3: How distressed behaviour can be assessed in children

Section 4: The impact distressed behaviour can have

Unit 2: Principles of intervention when working with children who display distressed behaviour

Section 1: Understand strategies that can support children showing distressed behaviour

Section 2: Understand how to record incidents when working with children who display distressed behaviour

Section 3: Understand how to mitigate distressed behaviour in children

Section 4: Understand when physical intervention should be used and the importance of using physical intervention safely when a child is displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 3: Distressed behaviour and mental health in children

Section 1: Understand the characteristics of mental health

Section 2: Understand how to support children with a mental health condition displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 4: Distressed behaviour and learning disabilities in children

Section 1: Understand the characteristics of learning disabilities

Section 2: Understand how to support children with a learning disability displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 5: Distressed behaviour, sensory processing conditions and autism spectrum conditions in children

Section 1: Understand the characteristics of sensory processing conditions and autism spectrum conditions

Section 2: Understand how to support children with an autism spectrum condition or sensory processing condition displaying distressed behaviour

Unit 6: Legislation and guidance for an individual providing support to children displaying distressed behaviour

Section 1: Understand legislation relevant to distressed behaviour in children

Section 2: Understand wider support available when working with children who display distressed behaviour

Section 3: Understand how UK legislation can support the human rights of children who display distressed behaviour

How will the course be delivered?

Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor

What do I need to bring?

Laptop/PC

What are the entry requirements?

19+, no formal entry requirements

What can I do next?

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support.
This qualification may assist with the CPD of learners in job roles such as:
• Support Workers.
• Pastoral Care Managers

How well am I doing?

Feedback after every learner submission from an assessor, focusing on strengths, areas for development and next steps. Grading is pass or refer with no fails.

Enquiries

Centre: The Skills Network
Email address: sales@theskillsnetwork.com