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Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children (TQUK Level 2 Certificate RQF) (19+) — Online Learning

Course outline

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.

How to apply for this course

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Online Learning

You can start this course at any time.

Course code: C037843 / Q037844

Qualification

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children RQF
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.
Level Level 2
Entry requirements

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

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.
Progression

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.
Additional information

Learners may be eligible for funding* which means the course will be free to complete, subject to providing evidence requested to meet the criteria for free courses. There is a £100 withdrawal fee if a learner does not complete the course and we may be able to offer extensions if learners are unable to meet their submission deadlines for their course units.

*If you are a 19-23 year old without a prior Level 2 qualification these courses will not be funded, please contact the enquiries team to discuss all available options for you.

*Geographical restrictions may apply.

You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.