Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children

Trying the patience of parents is part of a child’s healthy and normal development, it’s a child’s way of practicing their independence. As difficult and frustrating this may be for parents, those episodes often pass. 

Distressed behaviour in children is prolonged and can take many forms – anger, lack of attention, physical and verbal abuse, reluctance to socialise, self-harm and risk of injury to themselves or others. The root of distressed behaviour can be varied, complex and if left unaddressed, can contribute to further mental health issues in adolescence.

This short, online course will enable learners to gain a general awareness of the causes of distressed behaviour, along with an understanding of appropriate ways to support a child displaying distressed behaviour.  Furthermore, learners will consider how other characteristics such as mental health, learning disabilities and sensory processing or autism conditions can play a role in distressed behaviour being displayed by a child.  Finally, learners will gain an understanding of how current UK legislation underpins approached to providing support for a child who displays distressed behaviour.

Learners will need to submit and successfully achieve 6 short online assessments to achieve this course.

By undertaking this course, you will gain formal recognition by obtaining a nationally recognised qualification. This will enable you to further your own continuous professional development, which could support you in improving your career prospects. You can also progress onto further qualifications.

This course is ideal for learners who wish to increase their awareness and understanding of bullying, including how to recognise when bullying is taking place, take action to stop bullying and the legislation surrounding it. It is ideal for those working within childcare, education, and youth work.