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Course area
Early Years and Education
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Date/times

You can start this course at any time.

Location
Online Learning
Course code
Parent course code:C045279 Child course code: Q045280
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Course introduction

This online short course will enable you 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, you 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, you will gain an understanding of how current UK legislation underpins approaches to providing support for a child who displays distressed behaviour.

The modules covered within the subject are:

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

This online course is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of distressed behaviour in children.

Duration: You will study this course at your own pace, but it must be completed within 12 weeks. You will receive an automated email reminding you of when you need to complete your assignment.

Important Notice: All online courses are delivered exclusively via an online platform and require access to a PC or laptop computer. These courses cannot be completed without the use of a PC or laptop. You must ensure they have appropriate access to the required equipment prior to enrolment. You cannot study these courses on a mobile phone.

Course information

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children RQF

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

Your assessment will be submitted online through the platform, and you will receive feedback from a member of the team who will assess your work and provide thorough and supportive feedback.

You may complete this qualification in preparation to apply and work in this industry or to enhance their understanding of their work environment. Alternatively, you may wish to progress in the subject to a higher level.

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